Jake Chapman

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."

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.

Born in Adel, Iowa Chapman attended the now defunct AIB College of Business where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration..

Jake Chapman (born 1985) is the Iowa State Senator from the 10th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since being elected in 2012 to a seat that had no incumbent due to redistricting. At the age of 28, Chapman won the election and served as the youngest State Senator in the 85th General Assembly.