Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Jesse L. Jackson Jr
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, IL-02 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Illinois 2nd District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Illinois 2nd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$367K
Spent$364K
Cash on hand$2,625
- From individuals $308K
- From PACs and other committees $29K
- From party committees $2,500
- From the candidate $1,050
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $26K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 15%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 8%
- $1,000–$1,999 22%
- $2,000 and up 49%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| March on PAC | $5,000 |
| Workers First PAC | $3,500 |
| Building Relationships in Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC) | $2,500 |
| Toyota Motor North America, Inc Political Action Committee (Toyota/lexus PAC)Connected to Toyota Motor North America, Inc | $1,000 |
| New Voice PAC | $1,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $1.4M
| Think Big | $1,430,037 |
Individual donors
- $262K from 255 itemized gifts5
- 59% came from people in Illinois5
- 5% came from retired people5
- Top states: Illinois $155K, Florida $24K, Georgia $13K, Virginia $7,950, Alabama $7,5005
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Amscot Financial | 3 gifts | $10,000 |
| Dac Developments | 4 gifts | $9,500 |
| Medical Place | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Power Rogers | 4 gifts | $7,000 |
| Stanley Gabart | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Ariel Investments | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| B&g | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| BFH Investments | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Bunny Tales Publishing | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| D21 | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| KR Developments | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Phase 2 Consulting | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Satoshi Action Fund | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Spirit of God Church | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Tennessee State University | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6IL02124https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL02124/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Jesse L. Jackson Jr by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL02124/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Jesse L. Jackson Jr, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00911743&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Jesse L. Jackson Jr, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6IL02124&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Jessejacksonjrforcongress.com, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00911743&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026