Jahmiel Jackson, 24, seeks to shake up Philly politics with independent run for Congress

May 19, 2026 - 17:00
Jahmiel Jackson, 24, seeks to shake up Philly politics with independent run for Congress
ATLANTA — Jahmiel Jackson, one of the youngest congressional candidates in the country, is looking to reshape politics during the 2026 midterm cycle. While he started out in the race as a Democrat, he recently announced he's running as an Independent, having left the Democratic Party. The 24-year-old candidate is running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District,...