Paul Jacobs is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 118th district since January 11, 2023.

During the middle of his first term, new legislative district maps were approved by the General Assembly and signed into law on September 24, 2021, moving Jacobs' residence to the 118th district.

Jacobs was originally elected, defeating two general election opponents with 77.7% of the total vote, to succeed then-state Representative Terri Bryant for the 115th district after she successfully ran for the Illinois Senate.

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 the 104th General Assembly, beginning in January 2025, Representative Jacobs is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[2] Rep. Jacobs has sponsored several bills during his tenure in office, including, but not limited to: Jacobs currently resides in Pomona, Illinois and is married to his wife Rhoda.