Sharon Jackson Explained

Sharon Jackson
State House:Alaska
District:13th
Term Start:January 17, 2019
Term End:January 19, 2021
Spouse:Jim
Children:1

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. In 2015, Jackson served as the Alaska representative for the Republican National Convention. Prior to election she worked as a liaison connecting U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to his constituents and veterans.

Personal life

She cites her special interests as God, family, and community service.

In 2015, she was hospitalized due to a stroke, resulting in aphasia.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative – Mike Dunleavy. gov.alaska.gov. 2019-12-13.
  2. http://www.elections.alaska.gov/election/2018/Primary/CandidateOEP/23240746.pdf Candidate OEP
  3. Web site: Black History Month: The indomitable spirit of Rep. Sharon Jackson. Downing. Suzanne. 2019-02-18. Must Read Alaska. en-US. 2019-12-13.