Democrat Jonathan Jackson – a son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson – declared victory Tuesday night in the race for the Illinois 1st Congressional District.
He was up against Republican Eric Carlson.
The Associated Press declared Jackson the winner of the race Tuesday night. With 42 percent of the precincts reporting, Jackson had a comfortable lead of 79 percent compared with 21 percent for Carlson.
Jackson will succeed U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.
At his victory celebration Jackson gave credit to his famous Civil Rights leader father in his victory speech
"I've seen my father bring the hostages home. I've watched my father create trade agreements and alliances with corporate America to bring our resources back. I've watched my father be a voice for the voiceless. I've watched my father – with just the faith that he's had and his belief in his God – try to make a better humanity," Jackson said. "But on this day, I can watch my father see that I want to be just like him, and carry his name and good works forward."
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