Empower Change Through Precision

Working-Class Fighter. Relentless Problem Solver. Candidate for Governor of Illinois.

Jonathon Blackburn doesn’t come from money, politics, or privilege. He comes from the shop floor, the drafting table, and the courtroom — not as a lawyer, but as a man who had no choice but to learn the law just to defend what was his.

A full-time electromechanical design engineer, Jonathon built his career in the trenches — solving problems no one else could, fixing machines no one else understood, and delivering results without ever needing a fancy title to prove his worth. He’s worked with global manufacturers, managed engineering teams, and launched businesses from nothing. Every step of the way, he did it with calloused hands, clear eyes, and an unwavering commitment to getting the job done.

But when the legal system failed his family — allowing fraud, corruption, and negligence to go unchecked — Jonathon didn’t fold. He rolled up his sleeves and fought back, alone, in court, against the very people who thought they were untouchable. What started as a battle for his home turned into a mission to expose the broken systems that keep working families locked out of justice and opportunity.

Now, he's running for Governor of Illinois — not as a polished politician, but as a working-class leader who knows firsthand what happens when power protects itself instead of the people.

• Public prosecutors for civil justice — so regular people can finally fight back
   
• Early education and family-first policies — because no child should fall behind just because their parents can’t afford time
   
• Legal and professional accountability — because no one deserves a free pass just for wearing a suit
   
• Made-in-Illinois innovation — in energy, infrastructure, and technology
   

Jonathon lives in Sandwich, Illinois with his wife Jamie and their kids. He supports organized labor, believes in fair pay for real work, and refuses to play games for lobbyists or political elites. His campaign is powered by truth, integrity, and a simple promise:

“If you’re tired of being ignored, overlooked, or silenced — I’m your guy. I’ve lived it. I’ve fought it. And I’ll bring that same fire to Springfield.”
 

This isn’t just politics.
It’s a working-class takeover.

Vote Jonathon Blackburn. Let’s fix Illinois — together.