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Jacob Arvey | |
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| Democratic National Committeeman from Illinois | |
| In office 1950–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1895 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | August 25, 1977 (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Profession | Attorney Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 33rd Infantry Division |
Jacob M. Arvey (November 3, 1895 – August 25, 1977) was an influential Chicago political leader from the Depression era until the mid-1950s. He may be best known for his efforts to end corruption in the Chicago Democratic organization, and for promoting the candidacies of liberal Democratic politicians such as Adlai Stevenson and Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois. He was known as "Jake" and "Jack" at different times in his career.