Jake Chapman (politician)
Jake Chapman (born 1985) is the Iowa State Senator from the 10th District.[1] A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since being elected in 2012 to a seat that had no incumbent due to redistricting.[2] At the age of 28, Chapman won the election and served as the youngest State Senator in the 85th General Assembly.[3]
Jake Chapman | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Danielson (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1985 (age 35–36) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Adel, Iowa, U.S. |
| Alma mater | AIB College of Business |
Biography
Born in Adel, Iowa Chapman attended the now defunct AIB College of Business where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.[2]
He is an Eagle Scout and a member of the Church of Latter-days Saints.[4]
He currently resides in Adel with his wife Jennifer and their five children. He directs the operations of his family business as the Chief Operating Officer.[2][3]
Iowa Senate
On January 16, 2020, Chapman, through a Senate subcommittee, advanced an amendment saying that the Iowa Constitution does not protect abortion rights. Opponents say it would harm women. Subcommittee member, Senator Claire Celsi stated, "This proposed constitutional amendment would put Iowa women’s lives at risk and infringe on their freedom and fundamental rights," she said. "I know the real plan here is to ban safe and legal abortion in Iowa, and I’m opposed to it."[5]
Chapman opposes gun legislation that would allow authorities to temporarily take firearms from someone deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.[6]
As of February 2020, Chapman serves on the following committees: Ways and Means (Chair), Commerce, Judiciary, Rules and Administration, and State Government. He also serves on the Fiscal Committee, as well as the Legislative Council, Tax Expenditure Committee, Tax Credit Review Committee, Connecting Rural Iowa Task Force, and the Iowa Workforce Development Board.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Chapman | 20,053 | 66.71% | |
| Democratic | Matt Paladino | 10,006 | 33.29% | |
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
- Petroski, William (May 31, 2011). "Jake Chapman of Adel seeks GOP nod for new Iowa Senate seat | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs". Blogs.desmoinesregister.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- "Freshman Senator Chapman Finds Frustration, Hope in Legislature". The Iowa Republican. March 19, 2013. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- Iowa Republican article
- Des Moines Register article
- WHOtv.com article
- https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/2016/general/canvsummary.pdf