About John Jacobs:
John Jacobs, a lifelong educator, community leader, and conservative Republican, is running for Alabama House District 37 in the Republican Primary on May 19, 2026. With a distinguished 40-year career in public education, including 31 years as an administrator and three terms as Superintendent of Randolph County Schools, Jacobs brings an unmatched amount of experience and a proven commitment to service to his community.
A resident of Randolph County for more than four decades, Jacobs graduated from Ranburne High School in 1974 and holds degrees in education from Jacksonville State University and the University of West Georgia, with certifications in physical education, biology, guidance and counseling, and school leadership.
Jacobs is deeply rooted in Alabama’s agricultural and educational communities. As a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Pecan Growers Association, and Audubon Society, he has hands-on experience as a cattle rancher, corn farmer, timber producer and pecan orchard owner. His record of community leadership extends to professional organizations such as the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools, the American Association of School Administrators, as well as serving on the Board of directors at the state level of Middle School Principals, Secondary School Principals and School Superintendents of Alabama.
Highlighting his agricultural experience and tenure as an educational leader and in rural Alabama, Jacobs stated, “I’m running for Alabama House District 37 to bring tried and true conservative values, practical solutions, and servant leadership to Montgomery. My decades of experience in education, agriculture, and community leadership have prepared me to tackle the challenges facing our district and state and bring home results that help the people of my district.”
Jacobs’ career is highlighted by his involvement in numerous local and state civic and professional organizations as well as results from his involvement in transforming schools as a principal, earning the Mike Campbell Exemplary Leadership Award, serving on the boards of Partners in Education, United Way, and the Woodland Recreation Board, as well as coaching youth sports.