Jonathan Jackson
Democrat
IL
Representative, 1st District
Next Election: 2026
Jonathan Jackson is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st Congressional District. Jackson first took office in Congress in 2023. In the 119th Congress, Jackson has voted in 92.7% of roll-call votes on bills. Across the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks, Jackson has voted with the Democratic majority 95.8% of the time. Jackson's overall VoteSee report card grade is F.
Jackson's latest recorded votes: Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026); Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026); Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026). Jackson is running for re-election on Nov 3, 2026, against 1 other candidate.
Jonathan Jackson: Voting Record & Political Positions
Jonathan Jackson's Voting Record at a Glance
- Voting attendance: 92.68% — cast 608 of 656 roll-call votes (missed 48).
- Party-line voting: votes with the Democratic majority 95.79% of the time (4.21% of votes break from it).
- Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 15 bills and sponsored or cosponsored 1149, 11 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Jonathan Jackson Votes On
- Health Insurance
- Immigration
- Defense Spending
- Taxation
- Infrastructure
- Public Housing
How Jonathan Jackson Voted on Recent Bills
- Yea on “Retire through Ownership Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Water Resources Development Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Ratepayer Protection Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025” (2026-09-15) — Passed
When Jonathan Jackson Broke With the Democratic Party
Jonathan Jackson has voted against the Democratic majority on about 4.2% of the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks. Recent examples since 2025:
- Voted Nay on “National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
- Voted Yea on “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
- Voted Nay on “Sunshine Protection Act of 2025” (2026-07-14) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
- Voted Nay on “AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act” (2026-06-29) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
- Voted Yea on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) while most Democrats voted No — Failed.