Darrell Jackson (politician)
Darrell Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Isadore Lourie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1957 Columbia, South Carolina |
| 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]
Education
[edit]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
[edit]S.C. Senate
[edit]Elections
[edit]Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[3]
2016 Election
[edit]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
[edit]In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[5]
2024 Election
[edit]In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election.[6]
Tenure
[edit]In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Get to know your Richland County Delegation | Columbia Star". Columbia Star. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ a b c "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Trainor, Chris (4 May 2016). "Jackson Seriously Considered Not Running This Year". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ "South Carolina 21st District State Senate Results: Darrell Jackson Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ "South Carolina Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ Hemphill, Joshua (2024-03-04). "DECISION 2024: Two SC senators announce 2024 re-election campaigns". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Fortier-Bensen, Tony (2020-06-17). "SC State Senator wants Juneteenth to become state holiday". WCIV. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ "Senator wants Juneteenth to become South Carolina state holiday". WLTX. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ Santaella, Tony (27 September 2006). "Founder of Bible Way Church Dies". News19. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
External links
[edit]- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Darrell Jackson official SC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Darrell Jackson (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Darrell Jackson
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Democratic Party South Carolina state senators
- 1957 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American legislators
- 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 South Carolina politicians
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- Businesspeople from South Carolina