Ed Jackson | |
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Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Lowe Finney |
Constituency | 27th district (2015-2023) 25th district (2023-present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jackson,Tennessee,U.S. | July 21,1948
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marilyn Jackson |
Children | 3 |
Education | Jackson High School,Memphis State University |
Occupation | Businessman,politician |
Ed Jackson (born July 21,1948) is an American businessman and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate for the 25th district.
Ed Jackson was born on July 21,1948,in Jackson,Tennessee. [1] [2]
Jackson was educated at the Jackson High School. [3] He attended Lambuth College and graduated from Memphis State University. [3] Jackson was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity in college. [1]
Jackson served in the 30th Armored Division of the Army National Guard for seven years. [3]
Jackson started his career at the Southern Supply Company,where he worked for seven years. [3] He worked as a salesman for the Tennant Company for three decades. [3] With his wife,he co-owns Southern Comfort Coaches,Snappy Tomato Pizza and Marilyn Jackson's Gifts,three small businesses based in Jackson,Tennessee. [3]
Since 2014,Jackson has served as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate for District 27,encompassing parts of Madison County,Crockett County,Dyer County,Lake County and Lauderdale County. [1]
Jackson serves on the board of trustees of the West Tennessee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. [3] He is a member of the National Rifle Association of America. [1]
Ed Jackson has an "F" rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) for his voting history regarding cannabis-related causes. [4]
Jackson’s positions on cannabis put him in direct opposition to the efforts of VSO’s such as the DAV. [5]
With his wife Marilyn,he has three children. [1] He is a member of the Church of Christ. [1]