Paul Jacobs (politician)

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

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]

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

  1. ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 115 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.