Jonathan Jackson
Sourced recordU.S. House - IL District 01 · Congressional District 1
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Profile Snapshot
Jonathan L. Jackson is a Democratic Representative from Illinois, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Born 1966. Official website: https://jonathanjackson.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialJonathan Jackson is a candidate for U.S. House - IL District 01profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $793,218.64 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Representative Jackson and Senator Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
- VerifiedPublic statement: Representatives Jackson, Pocan, and Khanna Introduce Constitutional Amendment on the Right to Vote
- VerifiedPublic statement: Representatives Jackson, Amo, and Kelly lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Accountability on Ebola Outbreak and Trump’s Global Health Failures
- VerifiedPublic statement: CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON INTRODUCES WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO END ILLEGAL WAR IN IRAN
- VerifiedPublic statement: Jackson, Jayapal, Meeks, Castro Demand Answers on State Department Obstruction of Oversight in Cuba
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jonathan Jackson from Illinois’s 1st district makes trades in Hilton, McKesson, and Sphere Entertainment stocks - Investing.com South Africa
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jonathan Jackson from Illinois’s 1st district makes trades in Hilton, McKesson, and Sphere Entertainment stocks - Investing.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Illinois Rep. Jonathan Jackson Sold Up to $50K Worth of Microsoft Stock - Benzinga
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jesse Jackson's Son, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Backs Pope In Trump Beef - TMZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson explains why he opposes automatic military draft registration - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Statement by U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson following their visit to Cuba - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Lawmakers Pramila Jayapal & Jonathan Jackson Speak in Cuba - bellyofthebeastcuba.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller projected to win Illinois 2nd Congressional District primary, ending Jesse Jackson Jr. comeback bid - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Miller wins Illinois House Democratic primary, beating Jackson Jr. - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: In comeback bid, Jesse Jackson Jr. faces 9 rivals in primary for Illinois 2nd Congressional District - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Illinois election primary 2026: Jesse Jackson Jr., Donna Miller, Robert Peters seek Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District seat - ABC7 Chicago
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Jonathan Jackson talks about denied request for father, Rev. Jesse Jackson, to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Jonathan Jackson discusses his father’s life and legacy - WGN-TV
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Jonathan Jackson Shares Final Moments With Father Rev. Jesse Jackson Before His Death at 84 | News - BET
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-15: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-06-24: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2024-10-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2023-11-30: On agreeing to the Jackson (IL) amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 236, 1 Present (Roll no. 686).
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
evo-breadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases July 2, 2026 Press Release Image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Read More Representatives Jackson, Pocan, and Khanna Introduce Constitutional Amendment on the Right to Vote June 11, 2026 <a href="/media/press-release
ding="lazy" src="/sites/evo-subsites/jonathanjackson.house.gov/files/evo-media-image/prbanner.png" width="700" height="200" alt="JLJ_PR_Banner" class="img-fluid"> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Read More June 11, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: June 10, 2026 Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov Read More Representatives Jackson, Amo, and Kelly lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Accountability on Ebola Outbreak and Trump’s Global Health Failures June 9, 2026 Press Release <div class="evo
; CONTACT: June 10, 2026 Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov Read More June 9, 2026 Press Release Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Gabe Amo (RI-01), and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) led 74 Members of Congress demanding accountability and action from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya in the face of one of the worst Ebola Outbreaks in history. Read More CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON INTRODUCES WAR
class="evo-press-release__body">Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Gabe Amo (RI-01), and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) led 74 Members of Congress demanding accountability and action from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya in the face of one of the worst Ebola Outbreaks in history. Read More May 22, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Member of the House Foreign Affairs
WAR IN IRAN May 22, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Congressional Progressive Caucus introduced a War Powers Resolution. Read More April 22, 2026 Press Release U.S. Representatives Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, are dem
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