Jerry D. Jackson

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Jerry D. Jackson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 9-3 district
In office
1975–1990s
Personal details
Born (1941-10-07) October 7, 1941 (age 82)
Jackson County, Georgia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseMargaret Elise Kent [1]
Children2 [1]

Jerry D. Jackson (born October 7, 1941) [1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9-3 district of the Georgia House of Representatives. [2]

Born in Jackson County, Georgia, [1] Jackson attended North Hall High School, graduating in 1959. [1] In 1975, he won election in the 9-3 district of the Georgia House of Representatives. [2] [1] Jackson served until the 1990s. [2] He had worked as a real estate agent. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981–82" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Georgia House of Representatives Members", Georgia General Assembly