Darrell Jackson (politician)

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

Darrell Jackson
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 21st district
Assumed office
1992
Preceded byIsadore Edward Lourie
Personal details
Born (1957-02-01) February 1, 1957
Columbia, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseWillie Mae
ProfessionBusinessman, minister, Pastor

Education

Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979 and attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary.[1]

Career

Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[2]

In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Andrew Jackson.[3]

In 2016 Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina.[4]

In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[5][6] In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[7]

Personal life

Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks and they have two children.[1]

References
  1. "Get to know your Richland County Delegation | Columbia Star". Columbia Star. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  2. Trainor, Chris (4 May 2016). "Jackson Seriously Considered Not Running This Year". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  3. Santaella, Tony (27 September 2006). "Founder of Bible Way Church Dies". News19. 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. Fortier-Bensen, Tony (2020-06-17). "SC State Senator wants Juneteenth to become state holiday". WCIV. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  6. "Senator wants Juneteenth to become South Carolina state holiday". WLTX. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  7. "South Carolina Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
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