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| Todd Rokita | |
|---|---|
| Name | Todd Rokita |
| Birth date | 1970-02-09 |
| Birth place | Munster, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | Kathy Rokita |
| Alma mater | Wabash College; Indiana University Maurer School of Law |
| Office | Attorney General of Indiana |
| Term start | 2021 |
Todd Rokita
Todd Rokita is an American attorney and politician who has served as Attorney General of Indiana since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Indiana's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019 and served as Indiana Secretary of State from 2002 to 2010. Rokita's career has intersected with national figures, state institutions, advocacy groups, and significant legal disputes.
Born in Munster, Indiana, Rokita attended Munster High School before enrolling at Wabash College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. He later studied at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, receiving a Juris Doctor. During his formative years he engaged with local civic organizations in Lake County, Indiana and developed connections with Indiana Republican Party leaders and regional legal practitioners.
After law school, Rokita worked in private practice and served as Deputy Attorney General under the Indiana Attorney General office. He was elected Indiana Secretary of State in 2002, succeeding Brett Adams-era administration figures and operating alongside statewide officials such as Governor Mitch Daniels. His tenure involved coordination with the Indiana Election Commission and interactions with national organizations including the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Rokita was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2010, joining the 112th United States Congress. In Congress he served on committees including the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Homeland Security, and aligned with factions like the Republican Study Committee. He participated in legislative actions tied to the Affordable Care Act, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and debates connected to the Department of Homeland Security. Rokita worked with colleagues such as Mike Pence, Paul Ryan, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, and Ted Cruz on policy and procedural matters. He also engaged with interest groups like the Chamber of Commerce, National Rifle Association, and Americans for Prosperity.
As Indiana Secretary of State, Rokita administered state election procedures, business services, and securities regulation. His administration addressed matters involving the Indiana General Assembly, Governor Joe Kernan-era policies, and later coordination with governors including Mitch Daniels and Eric Holcomb on voter registration and Indiana election law. He interacted with county clerks across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and other municipalities, and faced scrutiny from groups such as the AARP and civil rights organizations over administrative decisions.
Elected Attorney General of Indiana in 2020, Rokita succeeded Curtis Hill and led the Indiana State Police-adjacent legal apparatus in pursuing civil and criminal matters. His office brought suits involving corporations, state agencies, and federal policies, joining multi-state actions with attorneys general from states including Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Arizona. Cases addressed issues related to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and public health directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration. Rokita also issued opinions and engaged with the Indiana Supreme Court on matters of state law.
Rokita has taken conservative positions on topics involving abortion, Second Amendment, immigration, and federal regulation, aligning with groups such as Americans for Prosperity and Family Research Council. He has been involved in controversies including public disputes with figures like Senator Joe Donnelly and legal challenges against the Department of Education and federal executive actions. His tenure as attorney general included litigation over pandemic-related executive orders, clashes with local officials in Indianapolis and Bloomington, and public debates with advocacy organizations including ACLU state affiliates and the NAACP. National media outlets such as Fox News, The New York Times, and The Washington Post have covered his statements and lawsuits.
Rokita won statewide elections for Indiana Secretary of State in 2002 and 2006, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 representing Indiana's 4th district. He ran for United States Senate in 2018 in the Republican primary but lost to Mike Braun. In 2020 he was elected Attorney General of Indiana and was re-elected thereafter, competing against Democratic challengers including figures from Indiana Democratic Party and municipal leaders from Indianapolis and Gary, Indiana.
Category:Living people Category:People from Munster, Indiana Category:Indiana Republicans Category:Indiana Attorneys General