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Jalila Jefferson-Bullock
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 91st District | |
| In office 2004–2007 |
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| Preceded by | Rosalind Peychaud |
| Succeeded by | Walt Leger III |
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| Born | 1975 (age 49–50) Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Relations | William J. Jefferson (father) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A., J.D.) University of Chicago (M.A.) |
Jalila Eshe Jefferson-Bullock (born 1975) is an American lawyer and politician. She served as a state representative in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007. During this time, she represented House District 91.
Jefferson-Bullock won her seat in a general election. She had previously run for the same seat in a special election. She is known for her work in law and her time in public service.
Education and Academic Journey
Jalila Jefferson-Bullock attended Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans. After high school, she went to Harvard University. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English.
She continued her studies at the University of Chicago. She received a master's degree in humanities from this university. Later, she earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Harvard Law School. A Juris Doctor is a law degree that allows someone to practice as a lawyer. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, which is a professional group for lawyers.
Political Campaigns and Service
Jalila Jefferson-Bullock has been active in politics. In 2004, she was chosen as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Democratic Party chooses its candidate for president.
In 2005, she won the election for House District 91. She served as a state representative for Louisiana. In 2007, she ran for a seat in the Louisiana State Senate. She sought to represent District 5 but was not elected.
