Jonathan Jackson

U.S. Representative, Illinois 1st District

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Jonathan Jackson has represented Illinois's 1st District (Chicago's South Side and suburbs) since 2023. The son of civil-rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and a longtime activist and business professor, he won a crowded 2022 primary and serves on the Oversight and Small Business committees.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Financial Integrity1.50 / 1.50

Public Accountability1.50 / 1.50

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Activist son of Rev. Jesse Jackson representing the South Side of Chicago

Jackson, an activist whose legacy is rooted in the civil-rights movement as the son of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., has represented Illinois's 1st District — Chicago's South Side — since 2023.

Verified Facts: District representation documented by Wikipedia and his official House biography; parentage documented by ABC7 Chicago.

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T1About — Congressman Jonathan Jackson· Government document· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2Wikipedia — Jonathan Jackson (Illinois politician)· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jan 3, 2023· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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