Chicago-Area Candidates File Funding Reports in Crowded Congressional Races as Jesse Jackson Jr. Gears for Comeback Effort

Chicago-area candidates file funding reports in crowded congressional races as Jesse Jackson Jr. gears for comeback effort

With Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Jan Schakowsky set to retire and Rep. Danny Davis potentially ready to join them, next year’s election will mark a significant changing of the guard in Illinois’ congressional delegation.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Forms Exploratory Committee in Anticipation of 2026 Congressional Run

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Jesse Jackson Jr. explores run for Congress after criminal convictions

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. to explore another run for Congress even after his criminal convictions.

Jesse Jackson Jr. forms exploratory committee for congressional comeback

Former Illinois U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is exploring a comeback bid to congress in his old south suburban district, as U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly sets her sights on outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin's seat. The Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee filed a statement of organization on Sunday with the Federal Election Commission. Jackson's bid is another product of a game of political musical chairs that was put in motion wh…

Jesse Jackson Jr. forms exploratory committee for congressional comeback – Usa news

Former Illinois U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is exploring a comeback bid to congress in his old south suburban district, as U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly sets her sights on outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat. The Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee filed a statement of organization on Sunday with the Federal Election Commission. Jackson’s bid is another product of a game of political musical chairs that was put in motion wh…

Jesse Jackson Jr. forms exploratory committee for possible 2nd District run - HF Chronicle

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announced Tuesday, July 15, that he is forming an exploratory committee for a potential campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Jesse Jackson Jr. He joins a half dozen other candidates who will be in the Democratic primary in March 2026. The congressional seat is open because Rep. Robin Kelly, who succeeded Jackson, is campaigning for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat. Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for …