Jake Teshka is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 7th district. He assumed office on November 4, 2020.

Jake Teshka
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 7th district
Assumed office
November 4, 2020
Preceded byRoss Deal
Personal details
BornSouth Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children2
EducationSaint Joseph's College (BA)
Indiana University South Bend (MPA)

Early life and education

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Teshka was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from St. Joseph High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Saint Joseph's College and a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University South Bend.[1]

Career

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In 2008, Teshka worked as a regional political director for the Indiana Republican Party. He then worked as a field representative and executive director of the Saint Joseph County Republican Party. He served as a member of the South Bend Common Council from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure on the council, Teshka was the only Republican member.[2][3] He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020.[4][5] He also works as a business development officer at Interra Credit Union.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Jake Teshka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  2. ^ Gabriel, Trip (2020-02-14). "What Being a Mayor Taught Pete Buttigieg". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  3. ^ "Mayor Pete Buttigieg's Unprecedented Presidential Campaign". Time. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  4. ^ Sheckler, Christian. "GOP flips Indiana House seat in South Bend area and holds off Dem challenge in another". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  5. ^ Now, 16 News. "Lone SB Common Council Republican files to run for state House". wndu.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Jake Teshka | State of Indiana House of Representatives". www.indianahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
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