Sharon Denise Jackson (born 1962) served on the 31st Alaska House of Representatives on behalf of House District 13 from 2019 to 2021.
Early life Jackson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Candidate OEP She attended high school in Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, and Charter College in Anchorage, Alaska.
Career She served in the U.S. Army from 1982–1988. In 2015, Jackson served as the Alaska representative for the Republican National Convention. Prior to election she worked as a liaison connecting U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to his constituents and veterans.
Electoral history
After the primary, McCarty withdrew from the race and endorsed Goecker. This would normally mean that Jackson, the fifth place finisher, would move up, but she also withdrew and endorsed Goecker.
2024 Alaska Senate General election Party Candidate First choice Round 1 Round 2 Votes % Transfer Votes % Transfer Votes %Coalition Republican 9,050 46.3% +42 9,092 46.5% +800 9,892 55.5% Republican 7,685 39.3% +13 7,698 39.4% +241 7,939 44.5% Democratic 2,754 14.1% +16 2,770 14.2% -2,770 Eliminated Write-in 51 0.3% -51 Eliminated Total votes19,54019,56017,831 Blank or inactive ballots 780 +1,729 2,509 Republican hold Coalition hold
Personal life She cites her special interests as God, family, and community service.
In 2015, she was hospitalized due to a stroke, resulting in aphasia.
References
External links Official legislature website Vote Smart - Biography Jackson for Lt. Governor, Official Website