Jesse Jackson (state legislator)

Jesse Jackson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1981–1983
Personal details
Born
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
PartyRepublican
OccupationPolitician

Jesse Jackson Sr. is an American former politician. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1981 to 1983.[1] He was a Republican.[2]

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jackson moved with his family to Chicago where he graduated from DuSable High School in 1942. Before becoming state legislator, he was a grocer and auto parts salesman.[1] After his business career, he worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation. As a state representative, he supported legislation for vaccine injury awards and small business development.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Williams, Erma Brooks (November 8, 2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. ISBN 9780761840183 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Blue Book of the State of Illinois". The Secretary. November 8, 1981 – via Google Books.
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