Quick Facts
Biography
Steven E. Jacob (born June 13, 1966) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Jacob represents District 20B in southeastern Minnesota, which includes the cities of Plainview, St. Charles, and Zumbrota and parts of Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties.
Early life, education and career
Jacob grew up on a farm and is a fourth-generation family farmer. He has served as a county commissioner for Winona County where he was a part of the Soil and Water Conservation Board, Planning Commission, and Road and Bridge Committee.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Jacob was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran after redistricting and after eight-term Republican incumbent Steve Drazkowski announced he wouldrun for a seat in the Minnesota Senate.
Jacob serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy and the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committees.
Political positions
Jacob was the only representative to vote against establishing Juneteenth as a Minnesota state holiday, saying “I saw this as an expansion of government where the taxpayer will be charged, but will receive one less day of service from all local levels of government".
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven E. Jacob | 13,375 | 66.09 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Elise Diesslin | 6,845 | 33.82 | |
| Write-in | 19 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 20,239 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Jacob lives in Altura, Minnesota with his wife, MaryAnn Mae, and has four children.