Contact Information
Legislative Assistant: Elias Arnett
Phone: 317-232-9643 | 1-800-382-9841
Press Contact
Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for the honor of serving you and House District 7 in the Indiana House of Representatives.
Please do not hesitate to contact to me with any questions, ideas or concerns you may have about issues in our community. You can email me at H7@iga.in.gov or call 317-234-9450.
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I look forward to representing the values of our community and helping keep Indiana on track as one of the best places to live, work and raise a family.
Sincerely,
Jake Teshka
State Representative
House District 7
Indiana House of Representatives: 2020-Present
House District 7: House District 7 is comprised of the majority of St. Joseph County, and includes Walkerton, North Liberty and Lakeville, and portions of South Bend and Mishawaka’s south side.
Committees:
Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone:
Office: 317-232-9643
Toll Free: (800) 382-9841
Hometown: South Bend
Occupation: Business Development Officer at Interra Credit Union
Education:
Biography:
State Rep. Jake Teshka was elected to serve House District 7 in 2020. Born and raised in St. Joseph County, he graduated from St. Joseph High School in South Bend.
After college, Teshka worked in both the private and public sectors. In addition to his job as a business development officer for Interra Credit Union, he continued focusing on making a positive impact in his community. Most recently, he served as Common Council Representative for the city of South Bend's 5th District until elected to the Indiana House of Representatives. While on the city council, Teshka sat on the South Bend Transpo Board of Directors and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission.
Teshka lives in South Bend with his wife and two children. He and his family are active members of Granger Community Church, and Teshka helps support his community as a member of Kiwanis and reading coach volunteer with the United Way.
House District 7 is comprised of the majority of St. Joseph County, and includes Walkerton, North Liberty and Lakeville, and portions of South Bend and Mishawaka’s south side.
STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2021) – The Statehouse will be home to a new monument honoring Hoosier suffragettes thanks to a new law sponsored by State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend).
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2021) – Legislation to improve civic engagement among young Hoosiers could soon be signed into law, according to State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) and Tim Wesco (R-Osceola).
STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) – Hoosiers working to pay down their student loans can receive free financial help to tackle their debt, according to St. Joseph County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, local legislators are urging Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.
STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2021) – State Rep. Jake Teshka's (R-South Bend) legislation to increase transparency of local infrastructure improvement plans and assets could soon be signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 3, 2021) – After a unanimous vote by the Indiana House of Representatives this week, legislation co-authored by State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) supporting local law enforcement now heads to the Senate for consideration.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2021) – The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously in support of a legislative proposal co-authored by State Reps. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) to fully fund all K-12 public school students for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2020) – State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) was recently appointed to serve as vice chair of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee and as a member of the House Education Committee.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 3, 2020) – Jake Teshka of South Bend took the oath of office yesterday to serve as state representative for House District 7.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath via Zoom video during a virtual swearing-in ceremony.
"As a long-time public servant, it is an honor to now serve our district at the Statehouse," Teshka said. "I am energized and ready to bring my skills to the table as lawmakers take on important issues facing our community and state. Looking ahead, I am committed to working with all my colleagues and state leaders to help keep Indiana on the right path."
