Darrell Jackson | |
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Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 21st district | |
Assumed office 1992 | |
Preceded by | Isadore Lourie |
Personal details | |
Born | Columbia, South Carolina | February 1, 1957
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Willie Mae |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater |
Benedict College (BA) Columbia International University (MA) |
Profession | Businessman, minister, pastor, politician |
Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993. [1] [2]
Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979. While there, he was the President of the Student Government Association. [2] He also attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary, receiving an M.A. from Columbia International University. [1]
Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992. [3]
In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley. [4]
In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat. [5]
In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election. [6]
In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday. [7] [8]
Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks, and they have two children and three grandchildren. [1] [2] In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Bishop Andrew Jackson. [9]
Darrell Jackson | |
---|---|
Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 21st district | |
Assumed office 1992 | |
Preceded by | Isadore Lourie |
Personal details | |
Born | Columbia, South Carolina | February 1, 1957
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Willie Mae |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater |
Benedict College (BA) Columbia International University (MA) |
Profession | Businessman, minister, pastor, politician |
Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993. [1] [2]
Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979. While there, he was the President of the Student Government Association. [2] He also attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary, receiving an M.A. from Columbia International University. [1]
Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992. [3]
In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley. [4]
In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat. [5]
In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election. [6]
In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday. [7] [8]
Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks, and they have two children and three grandchildren. [1] [2] In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Bishop Andrew Jackson. [9]