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Sharon Jackson

Sharon Jackson

American politician


Sharon Jackson served on the 31st Alaska House of Representatives on behalf of House District 13 from 2019 to 2021.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 13th district, Preceded by ...

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

  1. "Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative – Mike Dunleavy". gov.alaska.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
  2. Downing, Suzanne (2019-02-18). "Black History Month: The indomitable spirit of Rep. Sharon Jackson". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2019-12-13.

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