Jake Teshka
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 | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Deal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Saint Joseph's College (BA) Indiana University South Bend (MPA) |
Early life and education
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
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
- "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.
- "Jake Teshka | State of Indiana House of Representatives". www.indianahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.