Thomas Jackson (Alabama politician)

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Thomas Jackson
Member of the AlabamaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 68th district
Assumed office
1994
Personal details
Born (1949-08-24) August 24, 1949 (age 75)
Thomasville, Alabama, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence(s)Thomasville, Alabama, U.S.
Education Selma University (AA)
Knoxville College (BS)
Alabama State University (MA)
Professioneducator, pastor

Thomas E. Jackson Jr. (born August 24, 1949) is an American politician. He is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 68th district, serving since 1994. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Jackson is a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. [1]

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