Jon Thorup is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 28th district.

[1] After graduating from high school, Thorup worked for the Marion County Sheriff's Department as a part-time employee.

[4] Thorup defeated Jon Van Wyk in the 2018 Republican Party primary and won the November 2018 general election to the Iowa House of Representatives against Democratic candidate Ann Fields.

During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Thorup served as vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee.

[7] Thorup lost to Barb Kniff McCulla, who was endorsed by governor Kim Reynolds, in a Republican Party primary during the 2022 election cycle.