Darrell Jackson (politician)
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Education
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]
Political career
S.C. Senate
Elections
Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[3]
2016 Election
Template:See In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley.[4]
2020 Election
Template:See In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[5]
2024 Election
Template:See In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election.[6]
Tenure
In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[7][8]
Personal life
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]
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External links
- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Darrell Jackson official SC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Darrell Jackson (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Darrell Jackson
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- Democratic Party South Carolina state senators
- 1957 births
- Living people
- African-American politicians
- People from Columbia, South Carolina
- Politicians from Columbia, South Carolina
- Benedict College alumni
- Columbia International University alumni
- People from Hopkins, South Carolina
- African-American people in South Carolina politics
- 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- Businesspeople from South Carolina