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Jonathan
L. Jackson

Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st District, serving his second term since 2023

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Background

Jonathan L. Jackson is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Illinois's 1st Congressional District. Born in Chicago and raised in the South Shore neighborhood, he holds a B.S. from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (1988) and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University (1991). 5

Before entering Congress, Jackson worked as a financial analyst, business owner, and nonprofit spokesperson, serving as national spokesman for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and founding businesses in telecommunications, distribution, and construction. He also taught at City Colleges of Chicago's Kennedy-King College (2011–2013) and Chicago State University (2013–2015). 25

Jackson was first elected to the 118th Congress and began service on January 3, 2023. He is currently serving his second term in the 119th Congress and is the Democratic incumbent seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election for Illinois's 1st District. 135

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Illinois
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st Congressional District
Website
jacksonforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Jonathan L. Jackson voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
4.0%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    filing
    FEC fundraising figures through June 30 show Jackson raised $418,350 and had $47,163 cash on hand

    Race-information pages citing FEC filings reported that through June 30, Jackson raised $418,350, spent $424,875, and had $47,163 cash on hand. His Republican opponent Christian Maxwell raised $63,316, spent $36,042, and had $33,832 cash on hand. October quarterly reports were not yet due as of October 12.

    Illinois' 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (IL-1) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Teamsters Joint Council 25 endorses Jackson as part of pro-union candidate slate in Illinois

    Teamsters Joint Council 25 included Jackson in its endorsed slate of U.S. House candidates in Illinois, as part of a broader endorsement of pro-union candidates.

    TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 25 ENDORSES SLATE OF ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 4
    endorsement
    Chicago Tribune editorial board endorses Jonathan L. Jackson for U.S. House in Illinois's 1st District

    The Tribune editorial board endorsed Jackson, describing him as service-oriented. The board noted disagreements with some of his positions, including on the Middle East and Chicago Public Schools consolidation.

    Editorial: Jonathan Jackson for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 15
    news
    Jackson joins leaders at African American History Museum for National Voter Registration Day and GOTV bus tour launch

    A report dated September 14 indicated Jackson was scheduled to join faith and civil-rights leaders in Washington on September 15 for a National Voter Registration Day event and the launch of a national get-out-the-vote bus tour. The event was focused on voter mobilization, not a policy announcement.

    Leaders to Gather at African American History Museum for ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 union
    Listed Jackson for the 1st District in its 2026 Illinois primary election endorsements sheet (primary identified as March 17, 2026); no separate publication or endorsement date given. iuoe399.org
  • Teamsters Joint Council 25 union
    Announced support for Jackson as part of its slate of pro-union Illinois candidates. teamster.org · Oct 8, 2026
  • Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaper
    Endorsed Jackson, writing 'As was the case in 2024, we are endorsing Jackson,' while noting disagreements with some of his positions. chicagotribune.com · Oct 4, 2026
  • AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE union
    Included Jackson in its recommendations for the November 3, 2026 general election; lists his voting record rating as 100%. afscme31.org · Sep 2, 2026
  • The Steady State organization
    Endorsed Jackson for Illinois's 1st District, citing his appreciation of constitutional democracy, respect for the rule of law, and understanding of Congress's Article I powers. steadystate1.substack.com · Jul 27, 2026
  • Citizen Action/Illinois organization
    Listed Jackson among its endorsements for the March 2026 primary. No separate endorsement date given on the page. citizenaction-il.org · Mar 17, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House IL-01 · DWon159,14267.0%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$418K
Spent
$425K
Cash on hand
$47K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2IL01349(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] Press Releases | Congressman Jonathan Jackson - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Spring 2026 Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 25 ENDORSES SLATE OF ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Slate of Pro-Union ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Editorial: Jonathan Jackson for US House of Representatives in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  6. [6] Illinois' 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (IL-1)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Media | Congressman Jonathan Jackson - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Leaders to Gather at African American History Museum for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  9. [9] Jonathan Jackson (D) – IL-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
  10. [10] AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE Recommendations: 2026 General Election(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  11. [11] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES THREE CANDIDATES IN ILLINOIS FOR THE 2026 MIDTERMS(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 local 399 illinois - primary election endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
  13. [13] The "SAVE Act" as a Modern-Day Poll Tax and an Attack on ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  14. [14] Crime(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2025
  15. [15] Housing(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2025
  16. [16] Jonathan L. Jackson — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2024
  17. [17] Economy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
  18. [18] Education - Congressman Jonathan Jackson - House.govjonathanjackson.house.gov › issues › education(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
  19. [19] Health | Congressman Jonathan Jackson - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
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