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Jackie Williamson
Jackie Williamson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 47. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Amy Grant defeated Jackie Williamson in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 47 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy Grant (R) | 50.2 | 29,869 |
 | Jackie Williamson (D) | 49.8 | 29,577 | |
| Total votes: 59,446 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 47
Jackie Williamson advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 47 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jackie Williamson | 100.0 | 7,786 |
| Total votes: 7,786 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Amy Grant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 47 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Grant | 100.0 | 7,377 |
| Total votes: 7,377 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williamson in this election.
2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Amy Grant defeated Jackie Williamson in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Grant (R) | 53.1 | 24,471 |
| Jackie Williamson (D) | 46.9 | 21,621 | |
| Total votes: 46,092 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Amy Grant advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 47 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Grant | 100.0 | 9,676 |
| Total votes: 9,676 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Jackie Williamson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williamson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I decided to run after realizing during the primary that there was no democrat running for this seat, and after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. My opponent is anti-choice and has introduced legislation that would remove the requirement for insurance to cover emergency contraceptives.
I am running to ensure that we maintain and improve upon the rights we are losing at the federal level: right to safe and legal abortion and contraceptives, right to safety in our communities and schools, right to an environment free of pollution, equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, right to vote, right to truthful education, and many others. Please visit my website: www.jackieforil47.com for more information.- I work in Human Resources and believe my experience and passion for this field will benefit everyone in the 47th district. I believe in consistency and fairness, have strong ethics, and know the value of working with all stakeholders to achieve success.
- I believe in the power of active listening and practicing empathy to get to the heart of any challenge, and finding effective solutions.
- I know how to stick to a budget and will work to continue to lower the state's pension liability, fund public schools, and increase the state credit rating.
Everyone in Illinois should have access to safe and legal abortions. Abortion is a medical procedure undertaken by so many in times of need and distress. To politicize it and make it a stigma has led to the misconception that abortions are only done voluntarily, and that is simply not true. I will work to ensure that access in Illinois is maintained and that we have the support necessary for people traveling from out of state to seek care until this right is reaffirmed at the Federal level. I will also ensure Illinoisans continue to have access to affordable contraceptives.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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