Politics
Philadelphia Candidate Runs as Independent in Midterms
Jahmiel Jackson, a 24-year-old candidate, is seeking to shake up Philadelphia politics by running for Congress as an independent. His decision comes after he left the Democratic Party.
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The Hill
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-ol
2026-05-19 18:58 UTC