Darrell Jackson (politician)

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Darrell Jackson
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 21st district
Assumed office
1992
Preceded byIsadore Edward Lourie
Personal details
Born (1957-02-01) February 1, 1957 (age 64)
Columbia, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Willie Mae
ProfessionBusinessman, minister, Pastor

Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993.[1]

Education[]

Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979 and attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary.[1]

Career[]

Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[2]

In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Andrew Jackson.[3]

In 2016 Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina.[4]

In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[5][6] In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[7]

Personal life[]

Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks and they have two children.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Get to know your Richland County Delegation | Columbia Star". Columbia Star. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  2. ^ Trainor, Chris (4 May 2016). "Jackson Seriously Considered Not Running This Year". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  3. ^ Santaella, Tony (27 September 2006). "Founder of Bible Way Church Dies". News19. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  4. ^ "South Carolina 21st District State Senate Results: Darrell Jackson Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  5. ^ Fortier-Bensen, Tony (2020-06-17). "SC State Senator wants Juneteenth to become state holiday". WCIV. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  6. ^ "Senator wants Juneteenth to become South Carolina state holiday". WLTX. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  7. ^ "South Carolina Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.

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