Jonathan L. Jackson
U.S. House · IL-1 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · IL-1
Biography
Overview
Jonathan L. Jackson is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st congressional district, serving since 2023. Son of civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson, he previously worked as an investment analyst, business professor, and national spokesman for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Career
Before entering Congress, Jackson championed criminal justice reform, highlighting cases of wrongful convictions and police torture. He successfully advocated for schools like Guggenheim Elementary to avoid closure. In Congress, he has sponsored bills addressing international security concerns, including the RSF Terrorist Designation Act and the Marshall 'Major' Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act, reflecting his focus on both foreign policy and recognizing civil rights figures.
Prior political experience
Jackson first ran for Illinois's 1st congressional district in 2022 after incumbent Bobby Rush announced his retirement. He won the Democratic primary with approximately 30% of the vote in a crowded field, then won the general election in this heavily Democratic district. In 2024, he ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican Marcus Lewis in the general election with 65.8% of the vote.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House IL-1 | 2025–present | In progress | Jonathan L. Jackson | — |
| 1st | U.S. House IL-1 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Jonathan L. Jackson |
Committee assignments
- AfricaHouse· 2025–present
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural DevelopmentHouse· 2025–present
- Western HemisphereHouse· 2025–present
- Nutrition and Foreign AgricultureHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term4
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8484
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8397
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8377
Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8362
Transit Workforce Development Act
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8256
Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8235
Books Save Lives Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8246
OHH SNAP Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8170
MATCH Act
Apr 2, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8159
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8160
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |