Reginald Jackson (Mississippi politician)

Reginald Jackson
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byRobert L. Jackson
Personal details
BornMarks, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Reginald Jackson is a Mississippi state senator, representing the 11th district in the Mississippi State Senate since 2024. His county covers parts or all of Coahoma, DeSoto, Quitman, Tate, and Tunica.

Biography

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Jackson was born in Marks, Mississippi, and attended Central Gwinnett High School. He later attended Georgia Southern University.[1]

A Democrat, Jackson ran for the Mississippi State Senate for the 11th district after his father, Robert L. Jackson retired.[2] He won uncontested in both the primary and general election.[3] In the senate, he sits on the following committees: State Library, Agriculture, Appropriations, Corrections, County Affairs, Drug Policy, Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res, Ethics, and Gaming.[1]

He has four children and is of Baptist faith.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Reginald Jackson". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Lieb, David A.; Pettus, Emily Wagster (October 29, 2023). "In Mississippi, most voters will have no choice about who represents them in the Legislature". Associated Press. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Reginald Jackson (Mississippi)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 28, 2024.