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Derrick Jackson (politician)
Derrick Jackson (born 11 January 1966) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 68. He previously represented District 64 prior to seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2022 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election.[1][2]
Derrick Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| Assumed office June 29, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tish Naghise |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Virgil Fludd |
| Succeeded by | Tish Naghise (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | CaMia Jackson (m. 2021) |
He was elected in the 2016 Georgia House of Representatives election,[3] and did not seek re-election in 2022 due to his candidacy for the 2022 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election.[2] In 2023 he was elected again to the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election to replace his successor Tish Naghise.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Representative Derrick Jackson". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ a b "State House Democrat Derrick Jackson Joins Lieutenant Governor's Race". WABE. Associated Press. April 21, 2021. from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Nelms, Ben (2017-01-22). "Derrick Jackson sworn in to Georgia House". The Citizen. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ "Rep. Derrick Jackson sworn in for 2023-2024 legislative term". The Citizen. July 3, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.