North Egypt News

Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pamona) announced that he has secured the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12th District) in the race for state representative of the 118th District.  

In a Facebook post this week, Jacobs shared that he had received the endorsement from Bost, and he also shared a video message from the U.S. congressman that stated why he was endorsing Jacobs in the race.

“Paul is a conservative, there is no doubt, but yet he's still able to get things done having to work with a Democrat-controlled majority in a very wise way,” Bost said in the video. “You'll never see him vote for a tax increase, and he understands what it's like to sign both sides of the paycheck. That's right: working business, growing business, putting people to work. He's done it in many ways, and he's done a great job for you in Springfield.”

In addition to receiving the nod from Bost, Jacobs also has received the backing of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Illinois, an endorsement he shared in a Facebook post quoted by the Carbondale Reporter this week. The release noted that his record in Springfield proves he supports the state's builders, contractors and construction workers. 

In a separate release from the Reporter, Jacobs reflected on the role he has in the General Assembly and the qualities needed to do the work. 

“I think the job requires someone that can exhibit maturity even in the toughest of situations,” he told the Reporter. “As you can see, my opponent's campaign has resorted to some rather sophomoric tactics in the last couple of weeks. I'm working hard to earn your vote and your trust based on my solid, reliable, conservative record. Playing silly games won't get the job done.”