Sharon Jackson
Sharon Jackson has served on the 31st Alaska House of Representatives on behalf of House District 13 since 2019.[1]
Sharon Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Mike Dunleavy |
| Preceded by | Nancy Dahlstrom |
| Succeeded by | Ken McCarty (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jim |
| Children | 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
- "Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative – Mike Dunleavy". gov.alaska.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- Candidate OEP
- Downing, Suzanne (2019-02-18). "Black History Month: The indomitable spirit of Rep. Sharon Jackson". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
External links
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