Sharon Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Alaska House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 17, 2019 – January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Saddler |
| Succeeded by | Ken McCarty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jim |
| Children | 1 |
Sharon Jackson served on the 31st Alaska House of Representatives on behalf of House District 13 from 2019 to 2021. [1]
Early life
Jackson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [2] She attended high school in Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, and Charter College in Anchorage, Alaska.
Career
She served in the U.S. Army from 1982–1988. [1] [2] In 2015, Jackson served as the Alaska representative for the Republican National Convention. [2] Prior to election she worked as a liaison connecting U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to his constituents and veterans. [1]
Personal life
She cites her special interests as God, family, and community service. [2]
In 2015, she was hospitalized due to a stroke, resulting in aphasia. [3]
References
- ^ a b c "Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative – Mike Dunleavy". gov.alaska.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ a b c d Candidate OEP
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (2019-02-18). "Black History Month: The indomitable spirit of Rep. Sharon Jackson". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
External links
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- African-American state legislators in Alaska
- African-American women in politics
- Republican Party members of the Alaska House of Representatives
- Military personnel from Philadelphia
- Politicians from Philadelphia
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- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century African-American women
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