Randy Novak

Randy Novak
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 22, 2025
Preceded byPat Boy
Personal details
Born1959 or 1960 (age 65–66)
PartyDemocratic
Children2
EducationRogers High School, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue North Central, and University of Georgia

Randy Novak (born 1959–1960)[1] is an American politician, former fire chief and realtor who is currently serving as a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 9th district. He was sworn into the seat on October 22, 2025, following the resignation of representative Pat Boy.[2][3]

Personal life and career

Novak graduated from Rogers High School and attended multiple colleges, including Ivy Tech, Purdue North Central and the University of Georgia.[4][5] He is married and has 2 children.[4] Novak was appointed as the fire chief of Michigan City in June 2015, later retiring in 2020.[6][7] He previously served on the LaPorte County Council, including as president of the council.[8] He was elected to the State House unopposed in a caucus of Democratic committee members in LaPorte and Porter counties.[9][10]

Political views

Redistricting

After his election to the seat in October 2025, Novak publicly came out against the 2025 redistricting effort in the state.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Kukulka, Alexandra (October 20, 2025). "LaPorte County Councilman Randy Novak wins caucus as next District 9 State Representative". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Downard, Whitney (October 7, 2025). "Michigan City representative retires from public service". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  3. ^ "Novak sworn in as Indiana State Representative for District 9". Indiana House Democratic Caucus. October 22, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Odendahl, Marilyn (October 22, 2025). "NEW LEGISLATOR: Rep. Randy Novak sworn in to fill Pat Boy's remaining term". The Indiana Citizen. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  5. ^ "LaPorte County Council Candidate: Randy Novak". Hometown News Now. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  6. ^ "Randy Novak Named New Michigan City Fire Department Chief". LaPorte County Life. June 11, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Maddux, Stan (October 20, 2025). "Novak Heading to Statehouse". Hometown News Now. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  8. ^ Robinson, Jona (October 20, 2025). "Randy Novak Selected to Finish State Rep. Pat Boy's Term". Lakeshore Public Media. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Kelly, Niki (October 20, 2025). "Democratic caucus selects new Indiana House member". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  10. ^ Davies, Tom (October 9, 2025). "Rep. Pat Boy backs county councilman for her soon-to-be-vacant House seat". State Affairs. Retrieved December 3, 2025.


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