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Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993.[1][2]

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
Further information: 2016 South Carolina Senate election § District 21

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
Further information: 2020 South Carolina Senate election § District 21

In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[5]

2024 Election
Further information: 2024 South Carolina Senate election § District 21

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Get to know your Richland County Delegation | Columbia Star". Columbia Star. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  2. ^ a b c "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. ^ Trainor, Chris (4 May 2016). "Jackson Seriously Considered Not Running This Year". Post and Courier. 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. ^ "South Carolina Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  6. ^ Hemphill, Joshua (2024-03-04). "DECISION 2024: Two SC senators announce 2024 re-election campaigns". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  7. ^ Fortier-Bensen, Tony (2020-06-17). "SC State Senator wants Juneteenth to become state holiday". WCIV. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  8. ^ "Senator wants Juneteenth to become South Carolina state holiday". WLTX. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  9. ^ Santaella, Tony (27 September 2006). "Founder of Bible Way Church Dies". News19. Retrieved 2020-11-04.

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