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Paul Jacobs
RState Senator · District 59
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Illinois Senate District 59
Biography
Paul Jacobs is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate representing District 59, appointed to the seat on June 17, 2026, and is seeking election to a full term on November 3, 2026.[1][2] He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2021 to 2026 and is a business owner and U.S. Navy veteran.[1]
Jacobs served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1971.[1] His career experience includes owning an optometry practice and co-founding Von Jakob Winery.[1]
Jacobs served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2021 to 2026.[1] He was appointed to the State Senate on June 17, 2026, succeeding Dale Fowler, and advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[1]
- 1.Paul Jacobs · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Illinois State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
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Illinois Senate District 59
Paul Jacobs is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois Senate District 59 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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