Jake Teshka

Jake Teshka
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 4, 2020
Preceded byRoss Deal
Personal details
Born
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Children2
EducationSaint 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

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.

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. He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020.

Rep. Teshka has worked on a diverse set of issues including alcohol policy, entrepreneurship, and cryptocurrency. However, he has become most known as a champion of education reform. In November 2024, Teshka was named Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Institutions.

References

  1. ↑ "Jake Teshka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  2. ↑ Gabriel, Trip (2020-02-14). "What Being a Mayor Taught Pete Buttigieg". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  3. ↑ "Mayor Pete Buttigieg's Unprecedented Presidential Campaign". Time. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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)
  6. ↑ Dwyer, Kayla. "Bill to allow happy hour in Indiana after decades-long ban passes Senate". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  7. ↑ Charron, Cate (2025-01-15). "Indiana lawmaker proposes creation of new small-business focused state office". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  8. ↑ "New coalition seeks to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs in Indiana". indianaeconomicdigest.net. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  9. ↑ 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)
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Indiana House committee leadership remains steady for 2025, Teshka named new chair". State Affairs. Retrieved 2026-04-02.