Jonathan Jackson (Illinois politician)
Jonathan Luther Jackson (born January 7, 1966) is an American Democratic politician, business professor, businessman and social justice activist. He was the national spokesman for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. His father is activist Jesse Jackson. He is the member of the United States House of Representatives for Illinois's 1st congressional district since 2023.[1]
Jonathan Jackson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Rush |
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| Born | Jonathan Luther Jackson 7 January 1966 (aged 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parents | Jesse Jackson (father) Jacqueline Jackson (mother) |
| Relatives | Santita Jackson (sister) Jesse Jackson Jr. (brother) |
| Education | North Carolina A&T State University (BA) Northwestern University (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Jonathan Jackson (Illinois Politician) Media
Jonathan Jackson outside Jon Burge indictment
The Jacksons visit Gandhi's grave.
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Jonathan Jackson, far right, API forum panelist
Jonathan Jackson, left in orange, during a cookout at his Cricket Wireless store on 55th St., Chicago
References
- ↑ "Illinois Primary Election: Jonathan Jackson wins Democratic nomination in 1st District, AP projects". ABC Chicago. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
