Jesse Jackson Jr. Makes Bid to Reclaim Former Chicago Congressional Seat

Years after a campaign fraud conviction ended his long tenure in office, Jesse Jackson Jr. is campaigning to return to Congress. He is currently concluding his run with a series of town halls as the election cycle reaches its final stage.

5 articles·February 5 – March 8, 2026

Key Points

Jesse Jackson Jr. is running to reclaim his former Chicago-area U.S. House seat.
His previous 17-year congressional career ended in 2013 following a campaign fraud conviction.
Jackson is actively campaigning through town halls and public events as the election cycle nears its end.
The campaign represents an effort by the former representative to seek political redemption.

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