Jake Chapman (politician)

Jake Chapman (born 1984) was an Iowa State Senator from the 10th District.[1] A Republican, he served in the Iowa Senate after being elected in 2012 to a seat that had no incumbent due to redistricting.[2] At the age of 28, Chapman won the election and served as the youngest State Senator in the 85th General Assembly.[3]

For the English conceptual artist, see Jake and Dinos Chapman.
Jake Chapman
President of the Iowa Senate
In office
January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byCharles Schneider
Succeeded byAmy Sinclair
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 10th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byJeff Danielson (redistricting)
Succeeded bySarah Trone Garriott
Personal details
Born1984 (age 38–39)
Adel, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children5
EducationAIB College of Business (BBA)

Personal life

Born in Adel, Iowa, Chapman attended the now defunct AIB College of Business, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.[2]

He is an Eagle Scout.[4]

He currently resides in Adel He directs the operations of his family business as the Chief Operating Officer.[2][3]

Iowa Senate

On January 16, 2020, Chapman, through a Senate subcommittee, advanced an amendment saying that the Iowa Constitution does not protect abortion rights. Opponents say it would harm women. Subcommittee member, Senator Claire Celsi stated, "This proposed constitutional amendment would put Iowa women’s lives at risk and infringe on their freedom and fundamental rights," she said. "I know the real plan here is to ban safe and legal abortion in Iowa, and I’m opposed to it."[5]

Chapman opposes gun legislation that would allow authorities to temporarily take firearms from someone deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.[6]

During a school board meeting in Johnston, Iowa, on November 18, 2021 Chapman stated that "he would be asking for every single teacher who disseminated that information to be held criminally responsible," referring to books in school libraries.[7]

During opening remarks in the Iowa Senate on January 10, 2022, Senate President Chapman stated that educators and the media had a "sinister agenda."[8]

As of January 2022, Chapman served on the following committees:[9] Commerce and Rules and Administration as well as the Legislative Council, Service Committee and Administration Committee.

On November 8, 2022, Jake Chapman was defeated in the General Election, defeated by State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott.[10]

Electoral history
Iowa Senate 10th District election, 2012 [11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jake Chapman 20,053 100%
Republican gain from Democratic
Iowa Senate 10th District election, 2016 [12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jake Chapman 20,053 66.71%
Democratic Matt Paladino 10,006 33.29%
Republican hold
Iowa Senate 10th District election, 2020 [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jake Chapman 24,538 62.5%
Democratic Warren Varley 14,704 37.4%
Republican hold
Iowa Senate 22nd District election, 2022 [14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sarah Trone Garriott 15,093 51.4%
Republican Jake Chapman 14,218 48.5%
Democratic gain from Republican

References
  1. "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  2. Petroski, William (May 31, 2011). "Jake Chapman of Adel seeks GOP nod for new Iowa Senate seat | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs". Blogs.desmoinesregister.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  3. "Freshman Senator Chapman Finds Frustration, Hope in Legislature". The Iowa Republican. March 19, 2013. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  4. Iowa Republican article
  5. Des Moines Register article
  6. WHOtv.com article
  7. Bleeding Heartland article
  8. Omaha Daily Record article
  9. "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  10. Iowa Secretary of State Winners List
  11. "Iowa State Senate elections, 2012".
  12. "2016 GENERAL ELECTION CANVASS SUMMARY" (PDF). SOS.Iowa.gov. Secretary of State, Iowa. 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  13. "Iowa State Senate - District 10 Election Results | des Moines Register".
  14. "Iowa State Senate - District 22 Election Results | des Moines Register".
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