Jerry Davich of the PostTrib writes: 'Twenty-two-year-old Pierce Fischer would be the youngest legislator in Indiana’s history if he wins the GOP primary and follows that with a win in the General Election.'
Twenty-two-year-old Pierce Fischer would be the youngest legislator in Indiana’s history if he gets elected May 3 as the GOP state representative for House District 11, which covers several rural counties in Northwest Indiana.
“There is still a huge stigma around young politicians, but I think my campaign is the start of new horizons for young people in political spaces,” he said. “For the longevity of democracy, we must pass the torch onto younger generations. Otherwise, the flame will die out.”Longtime Indiana State Rep. Michael Aylesworth, R-11th, is facing a political neophyte in Tuesday's GOP primary.
“I’m not worried about him and I know nothing about the young man,” he said. “This race is between Mike and I.”
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