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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 Financial3 gifts$10,000
Dac Developments4 gifts$9,500
Medical Place2 gifts$7,000
Power Rogers4 gifts$7,000
Stanley Gabart2 gifts$5,000
Ariel Investments1 gifts$3,500
B&g1 gifts$3,500
BFH Investments1 gifts$3,500
Bunny Tales Publishing1 gifts$3,500
D211 gifts$3,500
KR Developments1 gifts$3,500
Phase 2 Consulting1 gifts$3,500
Satoshi Action Fund1 gifts$3,500
Spirit of God Church1 gifts$3,500
Tennessee State University1 gifts$3,500

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    FEC candidate record H6IL02124https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL02124/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
  2. 2
    FEC: contributions to Jesse L. Jackson Jr by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL02124/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raising
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
  3. 3
    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  4. 4
    FEC: independent expenditures about Jesse L. Jackson Jr, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6IL02124&cycle=2026
    24- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  5. 5
    FEC: itemized individual contributions to Jessejacksonjrforcongress.com, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00911743&two_year_transaction_period=2026
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026