Derrick Jackson (politician) facts for kids

Derrick Jackson was born on January 11, 1966. He is an American politician. He currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state of Georgia. He represents District 68.

Before this, he represented District 64. He also ran for a different important job in Georgia. This was the 2022 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election.

What is a State Representative?

A state representative is a person elected by citizens. Their job is to speak for the people in their area. This area is called a district. Derrick Jackson works in the Georgia House of Representatives. This group helps create and vote on laws for the state of Georgia. These laws affect everyone living in Georgia.

Derrick Jackson's Political Journey

Derrick Jackson first became a state representative in 2017. He was elected in the 2016 Georgia House of Representatives election. He represented District 64 for several years.

In 2022, he decided to run for a different office. He wanted to become the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. This is the second-highest leader in the state. Because he ran for this new job, he did not seek re-election for his representative seat.

Returning to the House

After the 2022 election, Derrick Jackson ran for the Georgia House again. In 2023, he won a special election. A special election happens when a political job becomes empty before the usual election time. He took over the seat from Tish Naghise. Now, he represents District 68.