Verdell Jackson

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Verdell Jackson
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 2003 – December 2004
Succeeded byDave Gallik
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 2005 – December 2006
Preceded byVeronica Small-Eastman
Succeeded byWilliam Beck Sr.
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 2007 – December 2016
Succeeded byBob Keenan
Personal details
Born (1941-04-01) April 1, 1941 (age 80)
Cortez, Colorado
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Linda Jackson
Children1
ResidenceKalispell, Montana
OccupationEducator, rancher, politician

Verdell Jackson is an American educator, rancher and politician from Montana. He is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives and a senator for the Montana Legislature from District 5, representing Kalispell, Montana.

Early life[]

Jackson was born on April 1, 1941, in Cortez, Colorado.[1]

Education[]

On 1964, Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado. In 1970, he earned an Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University.[1]

Career[]

In 1964, Jackson became a high school teacher, until 1970. In 1970, he became an instructor at University of Alaska, until 1972. In 1991, he became a superintendent at Flathead Christian School, until 1996. Jackson was also a rancher.[1]

In 1998, Jackson began serving in Montana House of Representatives.[1]

On November 5, 2002, Jackson won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 79.[2][1]

On November 2, 2004, Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 6. He defeated Shannon Hanson with 64.71% of the votes.[3][1]

On November 7, 2006, Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 5. He defeated Ric Smith with 59.54% of the votes.[4][1]

Personal life[]

Jackson's wife is Linda Jackson. They have one child. Jackson and his family live in Kalispell, Montana.[1]

See also[]

  • Montana House of Representatives District 6

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Verdell Jackson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "MT State House 079". Our Campaigns. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "MT State House 006". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "MT State Senate 05". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved September 19, 2020.

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