Thaddeus Jones
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 29th District
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Overview
Thaddeus Jones has represented the 29th District since 2011 and also serves as mayor of Calumet City.1 In 2019, he opposed a proposed $1 cigarette tax hike, calling it unreasonable.2 In 2021, he cited a state law to defend his mayorship against a local referendum that barred legislators from holding local office.3
He sponsored a 2025 bill allowing state highway cameras to investigate human trafficking; it passed with bipartisan support.4 His campaign says he worked to increase education funding and provide senior property tax relief.5 He says he supported the Reproductive Healthcare Act.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $29,601Of this, $7,401 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $39,477
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $19,700 | 67% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $2,500 | 8% |
| The candidate | $7,401 | 25% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $74,000 in 24 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Jones for State Representative
Endorsements
Sources
- Thaddeus Jones (politician) - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- House Democrat calls proposed $1 cigarette tax hike 'unreasonable', Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- State lawmaker faces renewed challenges over Calumet City mayoral election, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Thaddeus, State Representative Thaddeus Jones. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE THADDEUS JONES RUNS FOR RE-ELECTION, Citizen Newspaper Group. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 LOCAL 399 ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.