Jonathan Jackson (Illinois politician)
American politician, activist, and businessman (born 1966)
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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Jonathan Luther Jackson January 7, 1966 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 |
References
change- ↑ "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.