Verdell Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 79th district | |
| In office January 2003 –December 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Dave Gallik |
| Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 2005 –December 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Veronica Small-Eastman |
| Succeeded by | William Beck Sr. |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 2007 –December 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Bob Keenan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1,1941 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda Jackson |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Kalispell,Montana |
| Occupation | Educator,rancher,politician |
Verdell Jackson (born April 1,1941) is an American educator,rancher and politician from Montana. He is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives and the Montana State Senate from District 5,representing Kalispell,Montana.
Jackson was born in Cortez,Colorado. [1]
In 1964,Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado,followed by a Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University in 1970. [1]
In 1964,Jackson became a high school teacher,a profession he held until 1970. From 1970-72 he worked as an instructor at the University of Alaska. In 1991,he became a superintendent at Flathead Christian School,until 1996. Jackson was also a rancher. [1]
In 1998,Jackson began serving in the Montana House of Representatives. [1]
On November 5,2002,Jackson won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 79. [2] [1]
On November 2,2004,Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 6. He defeated Shannon Hanson with 64.71% of the votes. [3] [1]
On November 7,2006,Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 5. He defeated Ric Smith with 59.54% of the votes. [4] [1]
Jackson's wife is Linda Jackson. They have one child. Jackson and his family live in Kalispell,Montana. [1]