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House Democratic candidate Jonathan Jackson did not file financial disclosure report; top rivals did

“That’s an oversight and a mistake that I did not file,” Jackson told the Chicago Sun-Times on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022

Illinois primary polls: Sean Casten edge over Marie Newman; wide open race to replace Bobby Rush

Polls at this stage – especially for the crowded 1st district primary - are used by campaigns to test messages, name ID and figure out the politics of the electorate.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022

Early vote kickoff spotlights voter confusion in new Illinois congressional districts

In-person early voting starts May 26 in Chicago; June 1 for suburban Cook residents; and on Thursday for voters in Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane counties and other parts of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022

Jonathan Jackson on running for Congress, his famous family: ‘It’s not a dynasty. It’s a legacy of service.’

Jonathan Jackson’s older brother, Jesse Jr., once was seen as heir apparent to the civil rights legacy of their father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. But Jesse Jr. and his wife were convicted of looting $750,000 in campaign funds.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2022

Jonathan Jackson, the son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, kicks off Congress bid in crowded Democratic primary

"I feel very much prepared," said Jackson. "I’ve traveled the world with my father. I’ve seen greatness. I’ve been in the room."

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 8

On Jan. 26, Nina Turner announced she’ll challenge 11th Congressional District incumbent Rep. Shontel Brown (D). Brown defeated Turner in a special primary 50.1% to 44.6% last August. The Hill‘s Julia Manchester described the special primary as “a proxy battle for the Democratic Party establishment and national progressives.”

Ballotpedia · Feb 3, 2022

Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, jumps in crowded primary for Rep. Bobby Rush seat

Jackson joins an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2022

Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, enters race for Bobby Rush’s congressional seat

CHICAGO — Jonathan Jackson, a son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, announced Friday his intention to seek the Democratic congressional nomination for the congressional seat being vacated when U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush retires at the end of his term.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 29, 2022