Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL 2nd) Newsletter
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Is fmr. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. planning a political comeback?
07 Jul 2025 23:55 GMT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Is former congressman Jesse Jackson Junior planning a political comeback?
He has been out of office for years and served a two-year prison term. But now, he could be eyeing a return to Washington.
Jackson says he is testing the waters by …
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Quietly Explores Comeback Bid
07 Jul 2025 16:55 GMT
“Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is quietly exploring a comeback in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District after … Sr. and the brother of Rep. Jonathan Jackson — was a Democratic …
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After Blagojevich’s pardon, Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for his own
12 Feb 2025 00:27 GMT
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for presidential … Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another … Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another …
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US Rep. Jonathan Jackson not endorsing colleague Robin Kelly in her bid to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate
16 May 2025 03:12 GMT
… voters and leaders across Illinois,” Kelly’s political … Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois’ other senator, Tammy Duckworth … respect,” Patillo wrote.
“Congressman Davis isn’t just … Jackson’s brother, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., resigned the 2nd Congressional …
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Robin Kelly voices concerns over legislation debated at unusual hours
05 Jul 2025 00:43 GMT
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly working for Illinois Families | BallotpediaU.S. Rep. Robin Kelly … asleep." She noted that Representative Jeffries had been speaking for … served in Congress since replacing Jesse Jackson Jr. in 2013. Before her congressional …
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Jesse Jackson Jr. and Rahm Emanuel Return to Chicago Politics Amid Trump Era
24 Jan 2025 03:22 GMT
CHICAGO, Ill. — Jesse Jackson Jr. and Rahm Emanuel, two of … . Jackson, a former U.S. representative, served time in federal prison …
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Rep. Robin Kelly announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois
11 May 2025 20:26 GMT
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced … the U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026 rather than another … represent Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District in a special election after then-Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr …
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Laura Washington: Rahm Emanuel and Jesse Jackson Jr. aren’t going anywhere
22 Jan 2025 11:13 GMT
… to Congress to represent Illinois’ 2nd District from 1995 … influential elected officials in Illinois. The younger Jackson rose … player when he represented Illinois’ 5th District from 2002 … Trump.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. listens to a news …
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Denied Clemency as Biden Exits Presidency: A Missed Opportunity for Justice
21 Jan 2025 03:46 GMT
… . Anthony S. Fauci, and former Representative Liz Cheney. But one notable … countless others: former U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
To Jackson, who has also … years as a U.S. Congressman, representing Illinois’ second district. His father …
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Four US Reps for Cheney Impeachment
09 May 2025 14:31 GMT
… across the country, I cosponsored Congressman Kucinich's
resolution … reported by AfterDowningStreet.org; and Rep.
Keith Ellison (D-MN), … of H Res. 635 were Reps. Neil Abercrombie (D-HI), … NY), Mike Honda (D-CA), Jesse Jackson,
Jr., (D-IL), Sheila Jackson- …