Verdell Jackson Explained

Verdell Jackson
State House:Montana
District:79th
Term Start:January 2003
Term End:December 2004
Successor:Dave Gallik
State House2:Montana
District2:6th
Term Start2:January 2005
Term End2:December 2006
Predecessor2:Veronica Small-Eastman
Successor2:William Beck Sr.
State Senate3:Montana
District3:5th
Term Start3:January 2007
Term End3:December 2014
Successor3:Bob Keenan
Party:Republican
Birth Date:1 April 1941
Birth Place:Cortez, Colorado
Occupation:Educator, rancher, politician
Spouse:Linda Jackson
Children:1
Residence:Kalispell, Montana

Verdell Jackson (born April 1, 1941) is an American educator, rancher and politician from Montana. He is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives and the Montana State Senate from District 5, representing Kalispell, Montana.

Early life and education

Jackson was born in Cortez, Colorado.

In 1964, Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado, followed by a Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University in 1970.

Career

In 1964, Jackson became a high school teacher, a profession he held until 1970. From 1970-72 he worked as an instructor at the University of Alaska. In 1991, he became a superintendent at Flathead Christian School, until 1996. Jackson was also a rancher.

In 1998, Jackson began serving in the Montana House of Representatives.

On November 5, 2002, Jackson won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 79.[1] [2]

On November 2, 2004, Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 6. He defeated Shannon Hanson with 64.71% of the votes.[3] [2]

On November 7, 2006, Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 5. He defeated Ric Smith with 59.54% of the votes.[4] [2]

Personal life

Jackson's wife is Linda Jackson. They have one child. Jackson and his family live in Kalispell, Montana.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MT State House 079 . Our Campaigns . November 5, 2002 . September 15, 2020.
  2. Web site: Verdell Jackson's Biography . . September 19, 2020.
  3. Web site: MT State House 006 . ourcampaigns.com . November 2, 2004 . September 15, 2020.
  4. Web site: MT State Senate 05 . ourcampaigns.com . November 7, 2006 . September 19, 2020.