John Jacob (Indiana politician) explained

John Jacob
State House:Indiana
District:93rd
Term Start:November 17, 2020
Term End:November 22, 2022
Predecessor:Dollyne Sherman
Successor:Julie McGuire
Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Spouse:Angie Jacob
Children:6
Party:Republican
Education:Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (BS)

John Jacob is an American politician and anti-abortion activist who last served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 93rd district.

Early life and education

Jacob was born in Indianapolis. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Jacob worked as an auditor for the Indiana State Board of Accounts. He also owned a small business.[2] Jacob was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020.[3] Jacob was endorsed by Operation Save America and campaigned on an anti-abortion platform.[4] During his tenure, he authored House Bill 1282, which would ban abortion in Indiana.[5]

On August 4, 2022, during a debate on new abortion restrictions in the Indiana House of Representatives, Jacob said "The body inside of the mom's body is not her body. Let me repeat that: The body inside of the mom's body is not her body. Not her body, not her choice.“[6]

Jacob was defeated for re-election to the House in the May 2022 Republican primary by Julie McGuire.[7] [8]

References

  1. Web site: John Jacob . 2022-05-05 . Ballotpedia . en.
  2. Web site: John Jacob State of Indiana House of Representatives . 2022-05-05 . www.indianahouserepublicans.com.
  3. Web site: Our Campaigns - IN State House 093 Race - Nov 03, 2020. www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. Web site: Ketterer . Emily . 2020-10-30 . Candidate endorsed by controversial organization . 2022-05-05 . Daily Journal . en-US.
  5. Web site: Carden . Dan . Indiana lawmakers advance new abortion restrictions that duplicate existing state laws . 2022-05-05 . nwitimes.com . 26 January 2022 . en.
  6. 1555624675442655235. HeartlandSignal. Indiana state Rep. John Jacob (R): "The body inside of the mom's body is not her body. Let me repeat that: The body…. 5 August 2022.
  7. Web site: 2022-05-03 . Indiana GOP lawmakers hold off challengers from the hard-right . 2022-05-05 . PBS NewsHour . en-us.
  8. Web site: Pak-Harvey . Amelia . Statehouse roundup: Hunley wins Democratic nomination in Indianapolis state senate race . 2022-05-05 . The Indianapolis Star . en-US.

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