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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox officeholder<br />
| name = John Jacob<br />
| state_house = Indiana<br />
| district = 93rd<br />
| term_start = November 17, 2020 <br />
| term_end = November 22, 2022<br />
| predecessor = Dollyne Sherman<br />
| successor = [[Julie McGuire]]<br />
| birth_place = [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]], U.S.<br />
| spouse = Angie Jacob<br />
| children = 6<br />
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]<br />
| education = [[Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br />
}}<br />
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'''John Jacob''' is an American politician and anti-abortion activist serving as a member of the [[Indiana House of Representatives]] from the 93rd district. He assumed office on November 4, 2020.<br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Jacob was born in [[Indianapolis]]. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from [[Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Jacob |url=https://ballotpedia.org/John_Jacob |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Prior to entering politics, Jacob worked as an auditor for the Indiana State Board of Accounts. He also owned a small business.<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Jacob {{!}} State of Indiana House of Representatives |url=https://www.indianahouserepublicans.com/members/general/john-jacob/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=www.indianahouserepublicans.com}}</ref> Jacob was elected to the [[Indiana House of Representatives]] in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=896946|title=Our Campaigns - IN State House 093 Race - Nov 03, 2020|website=www.ourcampaigns.com}}</ref> Jacob was endorsed by [[Operation Save America]] and campaigned on an [[anti-abortion]] platform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ketterer |first=Emily |date=2020-10-30 |title=Candidate endorsed by controversial organization |url=https://dailyjournal.net/2020/10/30/candidate_endorsed_by_controversial_organization/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=Daily Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> During his tenure, he authored House Bill 1282, which would ban abortion in Indiana.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carden |first=Dan |title=Indiana lawmakers advance new abortion restrictions that duplicate existing state laws |url=https://www.nwitimes.com/business/healthcare/indiana-lawmakers-advance-new-abortion-restrictions-that-duplicate-existing-state-laws/article_902786b6-1cef-50fa-8ae2-e85ccd1bd536.html |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=nwitimes.com |date=26 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Jacob was defeated for re-election to the House in the May 2022 Republican primary by [[Julie McGuire]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-03 |title=Indiana GOP lawmakers hold off challengers from the hard-right |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/indiana-gop-lawmakers-hold-off-challengers-from-the-hard-right |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=PBS NewsHour |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pak-Harvey |first=Amelia |title=Statehouse roundup: Hunley wins Democratic nomination in Indianapolis state senate race |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2022/05/03/indianapolis-metro-area-statehouse-seats-are-hotly-contested-as-polls-close/7366560001/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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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.“<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1555624675442655235|user=HeartlandSignal|title=Indiana state Rep. John Jacob (R): "The body inside of the mom's body is not her body. Let me repeat that: The body…|date=5 August 2022}}</ref><br />
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[[Category:Politicians from Indianapolis]]<br />
[[Category:American auditors]]<br />
[[Category:Republican Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives]]<br />
[[Category:Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis alumni]]<br />
[[Category:American anti-abortion activists]]<br />
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