Jonathan Jackson (Illinois politician)
American politician, activist, and businessman (born 1966)
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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.