Jake Teshka Explained

Jake Teshka
State House:	Indiana
District:	7th
Birth Place:	South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Term Start:	November 4, 2020
Party:	Republican
Education:	Saint Joseph's College (BA) Indiana University South Bend (MPA)
Children:	2
Predecessor:	Ross Deal

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

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

1. Web site: Jake Teshka. 2021-09-26. Ballotpedia. en.
2. News: Gabriel. Trip. 2020-02-14. What Being a Mayor Taught Pete Buttigieg. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-09-27. 0362-4331.
3. Mayor Pete Buttigieg's Unprecedented Presidential Campaign. 2021-09-27. Time. en.
4. Web site: Sheckler. Christian. GOP flips Indiana House seat in South Bend area and holds off Dem challenge in another. 2021-09-27. South Bend Tribune. en-US.
5. Web site: Now. 16 News. Lone SB Common Council Republican files to run for state House. 2021-09-27. wndu.com. en.
6. Web site: Jake Teshka State of Indiana House of Representatives. 2021-09-27. www.indianahouserepublicans.com.