
Jesse Jackson Jr. served as the U.S. Congressman from Illinois's 2nd Congressional District for 17 years and delivered almost one billion dollars in federal assistance to the district through grants and appropriations. Jesse is committed to working in the U.S. Congress to create more fairness, equity, and opportunity for all. Former Congressman Bobby Rush says “Jesse Jackson, Jr. is a strong and proven voice and a passionate advocate for the marginalized and the forgotten citizens of the Second Congressional District.” Rush says Jackson “is the most qualified and ready-made of all the candidates” to fight for democracy, equality of income, and against the fascist policies of Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress. Jesse is the oldest son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr.

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Jesse Jackson Jr.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is running for Illinois' Second Congressional District seat. He is a lifelong fighter for social justice, equity and opportunity for all. Jesse Jackson Jr. is a visionary political leader who championed a third regional airport in the Chicago Southland and advanced a bold economic development plan to create thousands of jobs. Retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush says, “Jesse Jackson, Jr. is a strong and proven voice and a passionate advocate for the marginalized and the forgotten citizens of the Second Congressional District.” Rush says Jackson “is the most qualified and ready-made of all the candidates to fight for democracy and against policies that threaten to take away healthcare, food stamps and Social Security."
On the Issues
Jesse Jackson Jr. is running for Congress with a visionary economic plan to connect the Second Congressional District to the global economy. His plan -- and his proven track record to achieve it -- represent unprecedented opportunity for District residents to gain access to more jobs, higher wages, and stronger communities. The District is geographically and demographically diverse. Jesse is committed to fighting for all communities, from inner Chicago to towns like Tilton and every unincorporated area in-between. Jesse Jackson Jr. says Washington must learn to work together for the good of the American people. He believes the honor of public service comes with a high expectation to produce real results. He invites all to join this campaign and lead the work to transform the economy across the Second Congressional District. A better future awaits.
