Verdell Jackson
Verdell Jackson is an American educator, rancher, and politician from Montana. Jackson is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives and a Senator for the Montana Legislature from District 5, representing Kalispell, Montana.
Verdell Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office January 2003 – December 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Dave Gallik |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives 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 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Bob Keenan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1941 Cortez, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Linda Jackson |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Kalispell, Montana |
| Occupation | Educator, rancher, politician |
Early life
On April 1, 1941, Jackson was born in Cortez, Colorado.[1]
Education
On 1964, Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado. In 1970, Jackson earned an Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University.[1]
Career
In 1964, Jackson became a high school teacher, until 1970. In 1970, Jackson became an instructor at University of Alaska, until 1972. In 1991, Jackson became a Superintendent at Flathead Christian School, until 1996.[1]
Jackson was also a rancher.[1]
In 1998, Jackson began serving in 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. Jackson 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 Montana Senate for District 5. Jackson defeated Ric Smith with 59.54% of the votes.[4][1]
Personal life
Jackson's wife is Linda Jackson. They have one child. Jackson and his family live in Kalispell, Montana.[1]
References
- "Verdell Jackson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- "MT State House 079". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- "MT State House 006". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- "MT State Senate 05". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved September 19, 2020.