David Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 –January 10, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Marge Petty |
| Succeeded by | Laura Kelly |
| Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7,1946 [1] Topeka,Kansas,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annette Jackson |
| Residence(s) | Topeka,Kansas,U.S. |
David D. Jackson (born November 7,1946) is an American former politician who served as a Republican in the Kansas State Senate from 2001 to 2004.
Jackson is the owner of a greenhouse in Topeka. [2] He was originally elected to the Senate in 2000. In the 2004 election,he faced a challenge from Democrat (and future Governor) Laura Kelly for his Senate seat in the 18th district;Jackson was narrowly defeated in the general election,taking 49.8% of the vote and losing by fewer than 100 votes in the final count. [3]
In 2016,Jackson attempted to win back the seat,challenging Kelly once again. He lost another close election,this time claiming 48.3% of the vote. [4]