Jesse Jackson Jr.
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About
Former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd District who resigned in 2012 after 17 years in office following being charged with corruption.
Before fame
He grew up supporting his father's campaigns as a member of the Democratic Party, as well as his civil rights beliefs.
Trivia
He was a national co-chairman for Barack Obama's first presidential campaign. He ran to reclaim his congressional seat in the 2026 election.
Family life
He met his future wife, Sandi Jackson, in 1988, and they married in 1991.
Associated with
His father is civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
