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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Jonathan L. Jackson Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st District, serving his second term since 2023 Full profile → Christian Maxwell Republican Republican businesswoman and first-time candidate challenging incumbent Democrat Jonathan Jackson in Illinois' 1st Congressional District Full profile → Je'Rico J. Brown Democratic Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois's 1st Congressional District (2026); Chicago South Side community organizer and advocate. Full profile →

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IssueJonathan L. Jackson
Democratic
Christian Maxwell
Republican
Je'Rico J. Brown
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports equitable economic growth, higher wages, and small business aid Voted 58 yes · 30 no · 6 missedSupports domestic manufacturing, small business growth, and tax relief Supports raising federal minimum wage and progressive taxation
HousingSupports major federal investment in affordable housing Voted 2 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports homeownership, anti-displacement, and first-time buyer aid Supports expanding affordable housing access
Health careSupports Medicare for All and universal healthcare access Voted 21 yes · 10 no · 2 missedSupports patient-centered care; limits taxpayer-funded programs to Medicaid/Medicare Supports fully funded mental health programs and healthcare access
ImmigrationOpposes mass deportations; voted against the Laken Riley Act Voted 4 yes · 20 no · 1 missedSupports legal immigration with strong border enforcement no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports women's reproductive rights and the Women's Health Protection Act Voted 4 no Opposes elective abortion; supports Comstock Act enforcement no sourced position
EducationSupports equitable education funding and student debt relief Voted 9 yes · 18 no · 3 missedSupports school choice, parental rights, and eliminating Dept. of Education Supports fully funding public education and equal opportunity
Climate & energySupports clean energy and zero-carbon public housing Voted 31 yes · 81 no · 3 missedno sourced position no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports addressing root causes of crime with community investment Voted 43 yes · 33 no · 2 missedSupports stronger policing and public-safety accountability Calls gun violence a crisis demanding real action
Taxes & budgetSupports tax breaks for working-class people, opposes billionaire interests Voted 23 yes · 34 no · 4 missedSupports tax relief for families and small businesses Supports taxing ultra-wealthy and closing loopholes
GunsSupports gun licensing and record-of-sale requirements Voted 8 no Opposes federal gun-control targeting law-abiding citizens Identifies gun violence as a crisis requiring action
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports voting rights; opposes restrictive voting laws Voted 5 yes · 11 no no sourced position Promotes voter registration and youth civic participation
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes U.S. military involvement in Iran as illegal Voted 65 yes · 37 no · 9 missedno sourced position no sourced position

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