A seat famous for its political importance to African Americans has a rare situation where there's no incumbent on the ballot.
. De Priest’s victory marked a milestone in Black urban political power in Chicago and, nationally, gave the district a special significance.Read more about Oscar De Priest, Chicago’s first Black alderman on the City Council — and then, CongressAfter De Priest, the seat has been held by seven Democratic congressmen, a roll call of federal lawmakers that includes congressional powerhouse William Dawson and Harold Washington before he became Chicago’s first Black mayor.
Jahmal Cole framed his campaign through the lens of his work as the founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, the nonprofit that seeks to give young people opportunities to get involved in their communities. “I’m no stranger to parts of my district, and I would be honored and proud to be the first woman to represent this historic 1st Congressional District,” Dowell said.
Jackson’s brother, Jesse Jackson Jr., represented the nearby 2nd Congressional District from 1995 to 2012 but resigned while he was under federal investigation for misusing campaign funds. He laterVoters in the district aren’t focused on that history, Jonathan Jackson said.Jonathan Jackson himself has had two issues with tax collections, records show, one with the IRS for more than $52,000 and one with the state of Illinois.
“I start with relationships in the Congress, so that’s one point of differentiation ,” Jackson said. “So I would say I would not be a regular freshman congressperson.” In his first political race, Swain said the contributions give him “a leg up” in the crowded field in showing other potential supporters his campaign is serious. And the money will help him get his story out.
“And I have been the kind of alderman and leader that’s been able to create consensus around some things in City Council to be able to represent the differing viewpoints of my colleagues in order to get a win-win for neighborhoods in the city of Chicago,” she added. “I think some people are underestimating the importance of the suburbs,” Hastings said. “But in order to make inroads in the suburban part of the district, a candidate needs the resources, the money and the volunteers with the territorial buy-in to get that message to people throughout the district.”
State Sen. Jacqueline Collins said her long record of fighting the good fight in Springfield makes her the best choice for the job.
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