| Darrell Jackson | |
| State Senate: | South Carolina |
| State: | South Carolina |
| District: | 21st |
| Term Start: | 1992 |
| Preceded: | Isadore Lourie |
| Succeeded: | Incumbent |
| Birth Date: | 1 February 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Spouse: | Willie Mae |
| Profession: | Businessman, minister, pastor, politician |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Children: | 2 |
| Alma Mater: | Benedict College (BA) Columbia International University (MA) |
Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993.[1] [2]
Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979. While there, he was the President of the Student Government Association. He also attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary, receiving an M.A. from Columbia International University.
Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[3]
In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley.[4]
In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[5]
In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election.[6]
In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[7] [8]
Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks, and they have two children and three grandchildren. In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Bishop Andrew Jackson.[9]