Kevin Jackson (politician)
Kevin Jackson | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Patti Minter |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debbie Jackson |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Committees | Economic Development & Workforce Investment Education Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations |
Kevin L. Jackson is an American politician from Kentucky. He is a Republican and has represented District 20 in the Kentucky House of Representatives since assuming office on January 1, 2023. His district comprises parts of Bowling Green.[1]
Background
[edit]Jackson received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Rank I Certification from Western Kentucky University. He worked for 32 years in the Warren, Edmonson, and Barren County school systems as a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, and coach before retiring. Since retiring from the education system, Jackson has been as a financial consultant for Studle Financial Services.
He is a former member of the Warren County Public School Board and BG-WC Community Education Board. He is also a member of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Political career
[edit]Elections
[edit]2022 Jackson won the 2022 Republican primary with 2,152 votes (85.7%) against opponent Leanette Lopez, and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election against Democratic incumbent Patti Minter, winning with 6,762 votes (54.5%).[3]
2024 Jackson was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary, and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ Michels, Sarah (2022-11-08). "Jackson defeats Minter in revamped 20th District". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ a b "Kevin Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-12.