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George Jacko
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| Member of the Alaska Senate | |
| In office 1993–1995 |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| In office 1989–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Adelheid Herrmann |
| Succeeded by | Pat Carney |
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| Born | December 14, 1959 Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Anchorage (B.A.) |
George Jacko Jr. was born on December 14, 1959. He is an American politician from the state of Alaska. He grew up in Pedro Bay, Alaska. Jacko was the first lawmaker from the villages around Iliamna Lake to serve in the Alaska Legislature. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Who is George Jacko?
George Jacko Jr. is known for his work in Alaska's government. He served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993. After that, he was a member of the Alaska Senate from 1993 to 1995. These roles mean he helped make laws for the state of Alaska.
Early Life and Education
George Jacko is an Alaska Native. He has heritage from the Denaʼina, Aleut, and Yup’ik peoples. He also has Norwegian family roots. He grew up in a large family with nine children. His father was George Jacko Sr.
Jacko attended the University of Alaska Anchorage. There, he earned a bachelor's degree. His studies focused on business administration. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a commercial fisherman.
Starting in Politics
Before he was elected, George Jacko worked for another politician. He was an aide to Representative Adelheid Herrmann. Later, he ran against her in an election and won. This was how he began his career in the Alaska House of Representatives.
