Timothy Wesco
Timothy Wesco | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Walorski |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Midwest School of Theology |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | timothywesco.com |
Timothy Wesco is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 21st District since 2010. Following his election at 25, he was the youngest member of the Indiana House.[1]
Political positions
[edit | edit source]Abortion
[edit | edit source]Wesco opposes abortion rights in almost all circumstances, including rape or incest. In a July 2022 state House debate for a bill that would ban abortion in Indiana, he argued that rape victims should not have access to abortion,[2] however, his voting record showed otherwise, as on the floor he voted against Amendment 76, which would have removed those exceptions.[3]
No-Fault Divorce
[edit | edit source]In January 2025, Wesco introduced House Bill 1684, a bill which would end no-fault divorce for married couples with children.[4][5] HB 1684 would require couples with children to prove their marriage is "irretrievably broken", either through witness testimony or both parties convincing a judge. It was criticized by domestic violence victim advocates as having the potential to make escaping abuse more difficult.[6][4] The bill was withdrawn in February 2025.[4]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Representative Timothy Wesco official Indiana State Legislature site
- http://timothywesco.com/ official Site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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