| Paul Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 115th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 (2021-January-13) | |
| Preceded by | Terri Bryant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pomona, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse | Rhoda |
| Children | 4 (10 grandchildren) |
| Residence(s) | Pomona, Illinois, U.S. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1965–1971 |
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.
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.
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Jacobs is a member of the following Illinois House committees:
- 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
| 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 | ||
| 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.
References
- "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 115 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "About Paul Jacobs". Paul Jacobs State Representative - District 115. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- "Election Results 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2021-03-29.