Sharon Jackson
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Sharon Jackson | |
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| 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 | 1962 (age 62–63) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jim |
| Children | 1 |
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Sharon Denise Jackson (born 1962) 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative – Mike Dunleavy". gov.alaska.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Candidate OEP
- ↑ Downing, Suzanne (2019-02-18). "Black History Month: The indomitable spirit of Rep. Sharon Jackson". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
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