Paul Jacobs (politician)

Paul Jacobs is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 115th district since January 13, 2021. The 115th district includes all or parts of Alto Pass, Anna, Ashley, Ava, Belle Rive, Bluford, Bonnie, Campbell Hill, Carbondale, Centralia, Cobden, De Soto, Dix, Dongola, Du Bois, Du Quoin, Elkville, Gorham, Grand Tower, Harrison, Ina, Jonesboro, Makanda, Mill Creek, Mount Vernon, Murphysboro, Nashville, Opdyke, Pinckneyville, Radom, Richview, St. Johns, Tamaroa, Vergennes, Waltonville, and Woodlawn.[1]

For other people named Paul Jacobs, see Paul Jacobs (disambiguation).
Paul Jacobs
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 115th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2021 (2021-January-13)
Preceded byTerri Bryant
Personal details
BornPomona, Illinois, U.S.
SpouseRhoda
Children4 (10 grandchildren)
Residence(s)Pomona, Illinois, U.S.
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1965–1971

Jacobs was elected to succeed then-state Representative Terri Bryant after she successfully ran for the Illinois Senate.

Early life, education, and career

Jacobs was born in Pomona, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1971. He has been an optometrist for the Southern Illinois region since 1970. He and his wife Rhoda built and owned the Von Jakob Winery in Alto Pass, Illinois in 1997 and would later retire from the winery at an unknown date.[2]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Jacobs is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[3]

  • Appropriations - Higher Education Committee (HAPI)
  • Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA)
  • Health Care Licenses Committee (HHCL)
  • Higher Education Committee (HHED)
  • Tourism Committee (SHTO)
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee (HVET)

Electoral history
Illinois 115th State House District Republican Primary, 2020[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Jacobs 3,289 33.47
Republican John R. Howard 2,826 28.76
Republican Clifford Lindemann 1,573 16.01
Republican Zachary A. Meyer 1,147 11.67
Republican Johnnie Ray Smith II 992 10.09
Total votes 9,827 100.0
Illinois 115th State House District General Election, 2020[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Jacobs 34,331 77.67
Green Randy Auxier 6,216 14.06
Libertarian Ian Peak 3,655 8.27
Total votes 44,202 100.0

Personal life

Jacobs currently resides in Pomona, Illinois and is married to his wife Rhoda. He has "four grown children and ten grandchildren." He is a lifelong Christian.[2]

References
  1. "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 115 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. "About Paul Jacobs". Paul Jacobs State Representative - District 115. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  3. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  4. "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  5. "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
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