Darrell Jackson (politician)

Darrell Jackson
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 21st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
1992
Preceded byIsadore Lourie
Personal details
Born (1957-02-01) February 1, 1957 (age 67)
Columbia, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseWillie Mae
Children2
Alma materBenedict College (BA)
Columbia International University (MA)
ProfessionBusinessman, minister, pastor, politician

Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993.[1][2]

Education

Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979. While there, he was the President of the Student Government Association.[2] He also attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary, receiving an M.A. from Columbia International University.[1]

Political career

S.C. Senate

Elections

Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[3]

2016 Election
Further information: 2016 South Carolina Senate election § District 21

In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley.[4]

2020 Election
Further information: 2020 South Carolina Senate election § District 21

In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[5]

2024 Election
Further information: 2024 South Carolina Senate election § District 21

In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election.[6]

Tenure

In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[7][8]

Personal life

Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks, and they have two children and three grandchildren.[1][2] In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Bishop Andrew Jackson.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Get to know your Richland County Delegation | Columbia Star". Columbia Star. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  2. ^ a b c "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. ^ Trainor, Chris (4 May 2016). "Jackson Seriously Considered Not Running This Year". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  4. ^ "South Carolina 21st District State Senate Results: Darrell Jackson Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  5. ^ "South Carolina Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  6. ^ Hemphill, Joshua (2024-03-04). "DECISION 2024: Two SC senators announce 2024 re-election campaigns". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  7. ^ Fortier-Bensen, Tony (2020-06-17). "SC State Senator wants Juneteenth to become state holiday". WCIV. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  8. ^ "Senator wants Juneteenth to become South Carolina state holiday". WLTX. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  9. ^ Santaella, Tony (27 September 2006). "Founder of Bible Way Church Dies". News19. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 21st district
1993–present 		Incumbent