Rep. Jonathan Jackson

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Biographical

Full Name: Jonathan Luther Jackson
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: JAH-nuh-thuhn JAK-suhn
Date of Birth: Jan. 7, 1966 (age: 58)
Place of Birth: Chicago, Ill.
Religion: Baptist
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Place of Residence: Chicago, Ill.
Previous Occupation: Business professional

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Family:

Married: Marilyn Richards Jackson non-profit executive, 1995 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 children: Noah Jackson, Leah Jackson, Jonathan T. Jackson

Relations with people in our database:

Brother of Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL)

Ex-brother-in-law of Sandra Lee Stevens Jackson

Son of Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.

Biography:

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson has represent Illinois in Congress since 2023. Born to civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, the fight for underrepresented people runs in Congressman Jackson's blood. He has long been an advocate for marginalized communities using his platform to fight for equity and civil rights.

Congressman Jackson's commitment to social justice and equality has been the driving force behind his activism. As the national spokesman for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Congressman Jackson raised awareness about innocence and juvenile justice issues. He was heavily involved in the Chicago Police Department's false confessions cases, such as those of Darrell Cannon, Oscar Walden, and Johnnie Lee Savory. See more >>

Miscellaneous Links:

Website

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

Email, campaign: info@jonathanjacksonforcongress.com

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Facebook, campaign

YouTube, campaign

Social Networking:

Facebook

LinkedIn

X (Twitter)

YouTube

Facebook, official

Instagram

X (Twitter), official

Instagram, official

Threads, official

Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

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Education

Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg School of Management - MBA (1989-1991)
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University - BS, finance and accounting (1987-1988)

Activities and notes: Phi Beta Kappa
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School (Chicago, Ill.) - Diploma

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2023-) In Office

Member, 1st Congressional District of Illinois

Employment History

Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Jan. 2004-2022)

National Spokesperson
Congruent Talent

President and CEO
River North (Chicago, Ill.) Sales and Service LLC (Jan. 1998-Jan. 2011)

Investor
Yucaipa Cos. LLC (Jan. 2001-Dec. 2003)

Manager
Knowledge Universe (Jan. 1999-Dec. 2001)

Vice President
Eastlake Management Group (Jan. 1995-Dec. 1999)

Construction Manager
Chicago Board of Trade (Jan. 1991-Dec. 1995)

Investor
Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. (Jan. 1988-Jan. 1989)

Investment Banker

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

Rainbow PUSH Coalition
National Spokesperson
3e LLC

Owner:

3 I Roadwork Inc.
1802 E. 71st LLC Roseland Building Venture
Partner

Membership:

International Institute for Education
Democratic Governors Association
Former Member

Election campaign:

Jonathan Jackson for Congress (Illinois)

Teaching position:

Chicago State University (Sept. 2013-June 2015)
Business Professor
City Colleges of Chicago (Ill.) (Aug. 2011-June 2013)
Professor

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	1641 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-1301
Phone:	202-225-4372
Fax:	202-226-0333

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Privately Financed Travel

3 trips taken in 2023 costing $42,777

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Trip Destinations:

Trip Sponsors:

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Election Candidate: 2022, 2022 (Amendment)
Extension Letter: 2024, 2023
New Hire: 2023
Stock transaction: 05/07/2024, 04/24/2024, 03/19/2024, 02/15/2024, 01/12/2024, 12/04/2023, 11/16/2023, 11/01/2023, 09/11/2023, 08/09/2023, 07/07/2023, 06/06/2023, 05/12/2023
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.87
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $79,117.96
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Agriculture Committee

House Agriculture Committee Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development Subcommittee

House Agriculture Committee Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture and Horticulture Subcommittee

House Foreign Affairs Committee

House Foreign Affairs Committee Africa Subcommittee

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