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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jonathan Dean discusses childhood trauma, solar energy, and raising minimum wage

Produced by Christine Hatfield and Brian Mackey
 

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Early voting is now underway across Illinois and Primary day is March 17 for the U.S. Senate race. Jonathan Dean is one of 10 Democrats vying for the outgoing Senator Dick Durbin's seat. Dean is a Chicago-based lawyer and a solar energy entrepreneur. He started a business for developing solar projects in Illinois in 2023 and has also been an advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Dean shares his story about a traumatic incident when he was a child and gives his thoughts on policies involving raising the minimum wage, solar energy, and immigration.


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Jonathan Dean 
Candidate for U.S. Senate, Democratic Primary 2026