Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announced Tuesday, July 15, that he is forming an exploratory committee for a potential campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
He joins a half dozen other candidates who will be in the Democratic primary in March 2026. The congressional seat is open because Rep. Robin Kelly, who succeeded Jackson, is campaigning for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat.
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