HOUSE
Illinois IL-01 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Jonathan Jackson (D)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
D +18
Race summary
Rep. Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, pushed his way through a crowded 2022 primary with the help of a $500,000 investment from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Nov 3, 2025
Primary Election: Mar 17, 2026
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CANDIDATES
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DISTRICT DATA
Illinois - 01
South Side Chicago: Hyde Park, New Lenox
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Apr 23, 2025
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