Kevin Jackson | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives 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 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]
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]
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]
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