Jackie Addison Explained

Jackie Addison
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:January 11, 2023
Birth Date:14 September 1962
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Website:Campaign website

Jacqueline "Jackie" T. Addison (born September 14, 1962) is an American politician who is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 45 in Baltimore City.[1]

Background

In 2020, Addison unsuccessfully ran for District 13 of the Baltimore City Council, seeking to replace councilwoman Shannon Sneed, who unsuccessfully ran for council president.[2] She ran on a ticket with outgoing council president Brandon Scott and received support from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 3.[3] She lost the Democratic primary to Antonio Glover, placing second with 26.9 percent of the vote.

In 2022, Addison ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 45, running on a ticket with state senator Cory V. McCray and Caylin Young, the director of the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights.[4] She won the Democratic primary on July 19, placing first with 25.3 percent of the vote.[5] [6]

In the legislature

Addison was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[7] She is a member of the House Environment and Transportation Committee.[8]

Personal life

Addison has lived in the Belair-Edison neighborhood of Baltimore for over 30 years.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Members – Delegate Jackie Addison . mgaleg.maryland.gov . . January 11, 2023 . January 11, 2023.
  2. News: Wenger . Yvonne . With five open seats, Baltimore City Council will see a 'changing of the guard' in June primary . October 29, 2022 . . May 22, 2020.
  3. News: Oxenden . McKenna . In Baltimore's District 13, a crowded race with no clear favorite to replace Shannon Sneed . October 29, 2022 . . May 22, 2020.
  4. News: Kurtz . Josh . As the Primary Approaches, Some Legislative Teams Are More Fractured Than Others . October 29, 2022 . . July 7, 2022.
  5. News: Gaines . Danielle . Kurtz . Josh . Political Notes: Schulz releases statement on governor's race, updates on close contests, and some winners from LCV . October 29, 2022 . . July 29, 2022.
  6. News: Gaskill . Hannah . Del. Chanel Branch loses her seat in the House as Baltimore City and County primary races settle . October 29, 2022 . . August 2, 2022.
  7. Web site: Jacqueline T. Addison, Maryland State Delegate . Maryland Manual On-Line . Maryland State Archives . July 30, 2023 . May 25, 2023.
  8. News: Gaines . Danielle E. . Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session . January 5, 2023 . . January 5, 2023.
  9. News: Simms . Barry . Belair-Edison residents band together in effort to combat crime . October 29, 2022 . . January 17, 2020.