Darren Jackson (politician)
Darren G. Jackson (born June 29, 1970) is an American attorney and politician, who served for two years as a judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Darren Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Roy Cooper |
| Preceded by | Phil Berger Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Stading |
| Minority Leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 2017 – December 30, 2020 | |
| Deputy | Robert Reives |
| Preceded by | Larry Hall |
| Succeeded by | Robert Reives |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office January 26, 2009 – December 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Coleman |
| Succeeded by | James Roberson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1970 Wake County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tina |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) Duke University (JD) |
Jackson served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2009 through 2020, representing part of Wake County, North Carolina.[1][2] While in the legislature, Jackson was also an attorney with Gay, Jackson & McNally, LLP.[3]
Jackson was elected House Minority (Democratic) Leader just before the beginning of the 2017-18 session of the North Carolina General Assembly.[4][5] He announced that he would not seek another term as minority leader after the 2020 legislative elections.[6]
On Dec. 30, 2020, Jackson resigned from the House of Representatives to accept an appointment from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to serve on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He filled the vacancy created by Judge Phil Berger Jr.'s election to the state supreme court.[7] He sought election to a full term in 2022, but was defeated.
In 2023, Governor Cooper appointed Jackson to a seat on the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission.[8]
Electoral history edit
2020 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 41,783 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 41,783 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 24,172 | 66.40% | |
| Republican | Rhonda Allen | 11,441 | 31.43% | |
| Libertarian | Martin Mazuldowski | 789 | 2.17% | |
| Total votes | 36,402 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 31,901 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,901 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 18,823 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 18,823 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 5,879 | 60.98% | |
| Democratic | Don Mial | 2,846 | 29.52% | |
| Democratic | Michael Slawter | 916 | 9.50% | |
| Total votes | 9,641 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 27,585 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,585 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 2,175 | 60.72% | |
| Democratic | Jeanne Milliken Bonds | 1,407 | 39.28% | |
| Total votes | 3,582 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson (incumbent) | 16,870 | 56.84% | |
| Republican | Duane Cutlip | 12,809 | 43.16% | |
| Total votes | 29,679 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Linda Coleman | 2,242 | 60.43% | |
| Democratic | Darren Jackson | 1,468 | 39.57% | |
| Total votes | 3,710 | 100% | ||
2002 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Jackson | 2,176 | 44.26% | |
| Democratic | Barry B. Perry | 1,813 | 36.88% | |
| Democratic | Bobby Hoffman | 927 | 18.86% | |
| Total votes | 4,916 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Ellis (incumbent) | 13,875 | 56.62% | |
| Democratic | Darren Jackson | 10,105 | 41.24% | |
| Libertarian | H. Wade Minter | 524 | 2.14% | |
| Total votes | 24,504 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ Associated Press
- ^ Journalist Andy Specht on Twitter
- ^ "Darren G. Jackson". Indy Week. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ News & Observer
- ^ PoliticsNC.com
- ^ "N.C. state Rep. Jackson won't seek to remain minority leader". Associated Press. 2020-11-13. from the original on 2021-10-18.
- ^ Governor Cooper appoints Rep. Darren Jackson to Court of Appeals
- ^ Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [10] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [11] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links edit
- Profile at Vote Smart
- NC Judicial Branch official biography