Jackie Glass (politician)

Jackie Glass
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
January 12, 2022
Preceded byJay Jones
Constituency89th district (2022–2024)
93rd district (2024–present)
Personal details
Born
Jacqueline Hope Glass

1984 (age 39–40)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationSouthern Illinois University Carbondale (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service2002–2013

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hope Glass (born 1984) is an American politician and consultant from Virginia. A Democrat, she was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in a special election in 2022, winning the seat vacated by retiring Delegate Jay Jones.[1] Glass represents the 93rd district, which covers part of the city of Norfolk (including Downtown Norfolk).[2]

Early life and education

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Glass was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in workforce education training and development from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2014.

Career

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In 2002, Glass enlisted in the United States Navy and served until 2013.[3]

After graduating from college, Glass moved to Norfolk, Virginia, and has worked as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and instructional system designer. Glass is a member of the NAACP Norfolk branch, the Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Emergency Response Team. She was president of the Ballentine Civic League, a board member of Reading Enriches All Children (REACH), a board member of the Young Investors Group, and an ambassador to the United State of Women Summit.[1][2]

Local politics

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On May 1, 2018, Glass ran for a seat on the Norfolk School Board, placing second with 38.6% of the vote, just 1.9% behind Carlos Clanton.[4] On November 2, 2021, Glass ran in a special election for a seat on the Norfolk City Council, again placing second with 25.8% of the vote behind incumbent Danica Royster.[5]

2022 Virginia House of Delegates special election

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On January 11, 2022, Glass ran in the special election for the 89th district held to replace retiring incumbent Jay Jones. She won with 76.4% of the vote, defeating Republican Giovanni Dolmo.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jackie Glass (Virginia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  2. ^ a b "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  3. ^ "Norfolk Voters Preparing For Superward 7 Council Race » The New Journal and Guide". The New Journal and Guide. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » Candidate Profile..." Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  5. ^ "2021 November General". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  6. ^ "2022 January Special". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-02.