DeVelle
L. Jackson
Independent challenger DeVelle L. Jackson seeks Minnesota's 5th Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
DeVelle L. Jackson is an Independent challenger running for the U.S. House seat representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 19 He was born in Saint Paul and has lived in several Minneapolis neighborhoods and a nearby suburb. 3
Before entering politics, Jackson worked as a residential framing carpenter and union roofer in Minnesota—serving with Roofers Local 96 and Carpenters Local 225—and later as a carpenter in Atlanta, where he took on field-engineering and superintendent responsibilities. 3 He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, earned with distinction, and has described himself as a prospective J.D. candidate. 3
Jackson holds no prior elected office; the FEC classifies him as a challenger. 9 The incumbent he faces is Rep. Ilhan Omar. 915
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Minnesota
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jacksonforcongress.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsRace listings confirm Jackson remains on MN-5 ballot with no FEC financial reports filed
Race listings updated October 12 continued to show Jackson as an Independent candidate in Minnesota's 5th District. No FEC financial reports for his congressional campaign were displayed, consistent with his earlier statement that he had not crossed the $5,000 federal reporting threshold.
Minnesota's 5th District Race 2026: Who's Running (MN-5) · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsJackson gives extended interview to MinneapoliMedia outlining policy platform and independent approach
In an interview published September 23, Jackson outlined proposals including stronger labor protections, affordable housing, expanded apprenticeships, a 'Rich Tax' on billionaires, a portable national public option for health insurance, universal background checks, safe-storage requirements, and limits on government use of facial recognition and biometric data. He said he would caucus with House Democrats if elected but vote independently, stating 'I'm not going to vote based on the agenda.' He also said his campaign had not crossed the $5,000 federal reporting threshold and was financed largely with his own money.
DeVelle Jackson Is Asking Minnesota's Fifth District to Look Beyond ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23filingJackson secures spot on Minnesota's 5th District November 3 general-election ballot
Jackson completed the process to appear on the November 3 general-election ballot as an Independent, alongside DFL incumbent Ilhan Omar and Republican nominee John Nagel. The Minnesota Secretary of State lists him as an Independent and the FEC identifies 'Jackson for Congress 2026' as his principal campaign committee.
DeVelle Jackson Is Asking Minnesota's Fifth District to Look Beyond ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 1, 2023filingJackson filed as Independent U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia (exploratory step)
FEC records show Jackson filed as an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia in July 2023. Jackson described it as an exploratory step, saying it was never to the point of testing the waters or raising funds. No financial summary was recorded for that candidacy.
DeVelle Jackson Is Asking Minnesota's Fifth District to Look Beyond ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
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- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6MN05373(opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Minnesota's 5th District Race 2026: Who's Running (MN-5)(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] DeVelle Jackson Is Asking Minnesota's Fifth District to Look Beyond ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [3] 12-Point Platform - Jackson For Congress 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026