John Jacob | |
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Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 93rd district | |
In office November 17, 2020 –November 22, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Dollyne Sherman |
Succeeded by | Julie McGuire |
Personal details | |
Born | Indianapolis,Indiana,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Angie Jacob |
Children | 6 |
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.
Jacob was born in Indianapolis. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. [1]
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] Jacob was defeated for re-election to the House in the May 2022 Republican primary by Julie McGuire. [6] [7]
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.“ [8]
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