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 |
| Profession | Businessman, 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]
2016 Election
See also 2016 South Carolina Senate election
In 2016 Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina in a contest against Wendy Brawley. [4]
2020 Election
See also 2020 South Carolina Senate election
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
- ^ a b c "Get to know your Richland County Delegation | Columbia Star". Columbia Star. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ Trainor, Chris (4 May 2016). "Jackson Seriously Considered Not Running This Year". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ Santaella, Tony (27 September 2006). "Founder of Bible Way Church Dies". News19. 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "South Carolina Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
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
- Appearances on C-SPAN