About — Jacob Weinberg for State House

I'm running for State House in LD13 because Arizonans need someone willing to fight for them everyday. I am that fighter, out there actively fighting for your rights. I am a successful businessman, military leader, and active in the community, continuously working to make it a better place for everyone.

Chicago Roots Out to the Desert

Born and raised in a small suburb of Chicago, IL. I am the son of a teacher and a building manager, who taught me the value of hard work, honesty, and integrity. I came to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Economics and was commissioned into the U.S. Army after the September 11th terrorist attacks. As a reconnaissance platoon leader and staff officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, I earned my airborne jump wings, Ranger tab, Combat Action Badge, and Expert Infantryman Badge, in addition to deployments to Iraq with Joint Special Operations Command.

Upon leaving active duty

I returned to Illinois, where I earned master’s degrees from the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, became a CPA, served as a Cavalry Troop Commander in the Illinois Army National Guard, and built a successful career in accounting. But after years in Illinois, Texas, and Florida, I knew Arizona was calling me home.

Planting Roots in Arizona

Arizona had always felt like home, so I returned to build my life and career here. At Deloitte, I rose to senior manager, help growing a new office to more than 400 professionals and leading portfolios in financial services and gaming that contributed over $500 million in revenue — all while earning my Master’s in International Relations from Harvard University. At the same time, I continued serving in the Arizona Army National Guard, where I currently serve at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Looking Towards the Future

Since returning to Arizona, I have focused on building strong roots in the community through civic engagement and service. I was honored to be named 2024 Member of the Year by the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, serve as an international visitor host for Global Ties Arizona, and serve on the executive committee of one of Arizona’s top rugby clubs, which finished as 2025 national runners-up.

Personally, I’m always looking to broaden my horizons by seeking out new adventures, embracing new challenges, and pushing myself beyond my limits. That mindset has taken me to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the USA Triathlon National Championships, and into conversations with leaders at the local, state, national, and international levels — as well as astrophysicists, neuroscientists, AI researchers, and community leaders all working to make the world better.