Jesse Jackson Jr.

Politician Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. is a member of the US House of Representatives in Illinois’ 2nd congressional district. A native of Chicago and son of famed activist Jesse Jackson Sr., he was a candidate for Barack Obama’s seat in the Senate after the President resigned his position upon election in 2008. The democratic representative is married to Sandie Jackson, an alderman on the Chicago City Council, and is the co-author/author of three books, including the semi-autobiographical A More Prefect Union: Advancing New American Rights.

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Jesse Jackson Jr.

Jesse Jackson Jr., the former U.S. representative of Illinois, had gastric bypass surgery in 2004. (Photos from Left to Right: Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images, Yuri Gripas / Reuters)

More Jackson Blues

Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who faces up to 57 months in jail, has a lot on his mind. But he failed to file his financial disclosure report within a month of leaving office, as required, which could get him into deeper trouble, the Chica...

CBC Chair Asks for Mercy in Jesse Jackson Jr. Sentencing

Rep. Marcia Fudge and others contact judge to weigh in on sentencing of Jesse and Sandi Jackson.

Victory: Robin Kelly Wins Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Robin Kelly wins special election to replace disgraced former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

Robin Kelly Urges Chicagoans to Be Sure to Vote on Tuesday

Robin Kelly launches get-out-the-vote effort before the election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Obama Endorses Robin Kelly's Congressional Bid

President Obama gives the nod to congressional candidate Robin Kelly and her support for gun control.
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