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Illinois US House District 1

Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments, and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, a number set by Public Law 62-5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913. The number of representatives per state is proportional to population. [source: https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained]Salary: $174,000Source: Congressional Salaries and Allowances: In Brief | Congress.gov.

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    Jonathan L. Jackson
    (Dem)

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    Marcus Lewis
    (Rep)

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    Christian Maxwell
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Describe your credentials that qualify you to be a member of the United States Congress.

What foreign policy issue is most important to U.S. national security, what is your position on it, and if elected, what legislative action will you take regarding this issue?

What policies or legislation do you support to ensure voting access and security in our country?

How should Congress balance border security, economic needs, and humanitarian considerations in immigration policy?

With housing, food, and health care costs continuing to rise, what specific actions would you take to help working families struggling with affordability?

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