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Jake Teshka | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Deal |
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| Born | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Saint Joseph's College (BA) Indiana University South Bend (MPA) |
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.
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Rep. Teshka has worked on a diverse set of issues including alcohol policy,[6] entrepreneurship,[7][8] and cryptocurrency.[9] However, he has become most known as a champion of education reform.[10][11] In November 2024, Teshka was named Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Institutions.[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Jake Teshka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ↑ Gabriel, Trip (2020-02-14). "What Being a Mayor Taught Pete Buttigieg". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ↑ "Mayor Pete Buttigieg's Unprecedented Presidential Campaign". Time. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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) - ↑ Dwyer, Kayla. "Bill to allow happy hour in Indiana after decades-long ban passes Senate". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ↑ Charron, Cate (2025-01-15). "Indiana lawmaker proposes creation of new small-business focused state office". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
- ↑ "New coalition seeks to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs in Indiana". indianaeconomicdigest.net. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
- ↑ Reporter, Raelynn Lee, WSBT 22 (2025-02-11). "Indiana bill would allow public employees to invest in Bitcoin". WSBT. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Smith, Casey (2026-02-12). "Indiana House panel advances school cellphone crackdown, revised youth social media bills • Indiana Capital Chronicle". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ↑ Smith, Casey (2023-04-11). "Lawmakers seek to require "science of reading" in all Indiana schools to improve literacy rates • Indiana Capital Chronicle". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ↑ "Indiana House committee leadership remains steady for 2025, Teshka named new chair". State Affairs. Retrieved 2026-04-02.