My Name is Mitchell Jacob
I am a husband and a proud father of five boys. I was born in Tulsa, OK, and I am one of nine children born to an incredible mother. I am a fourth-generation Oklahoman and avid swimmer, and I love to read. My favorite series is Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time. No, I do not enjoy the TV adaptation. I have competed in two marathons, multiple half marathons, a triathlon, and two century rides.
Education
I earned a high school diploma from Boulder Creek High School, an associate degree from Rio Salado College in 2016, a bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University in 2019, and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2025. I have a B.A. in Government Studies, and also attended the Defense Language Institute–Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, where I earned an A.A. in Arabic Studies.
Military Service
I'm a veteran of the United States Army, having served for five and a half years and achieving the rank of Sergeant. As a Cryptologic Linguist, I deployed to Southern Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Political Party
I am running as a Democrat in District four for US Congress.
Work Experience
I started working as a sandwich maker and in movie theater concessions. After that, I became a stockbroker, banker, and mortgage loan originator. I also served in the military. Now that I have graduated from law school, I am working as a public defender.
Professional Life
Like many, I began my early career as a “sandwich artist,
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