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Sharon Jackson
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 13th district |
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| In office January 17, 2019 – January 19, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Dan Saddler |
| Succeeded by | Ken McCarty |
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| Born | 1962 (age 62–63) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jim |
| Children | 1 |
Sharon Denise Jackson is a politician who served in the Alaska House of Representatives. She represented District 13 from 2019 to 2021. She is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early Life and Education
Sharon Jackson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1962. She attended high school in Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania. Later, she studied at Charter College in Anchorage, Alaska.
Public Service and Career
Sharon Jackson has a history of serving her country and community.
Military Service
She served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1988. This means she was part of the military for six years.
Working in Politics
After her time in the Army, Jackson continued to serve the public. In 2015, she was chosen to represent Alaska at the Republican National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Republican Party decides its plans and candidates.
Before she was elected to the Alaska House, she worked for U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan. Her job was to connect the Senator with the people he represented, especially veterans. Veterans are people who have served in the military.
Serving in the Alaska House
In 2019, Sharon Jackson became a representative for House District 13 in the Alaska House of Representatives. This is part of Alaska's state government. She helped make laws and decisions for the people of her district. She served one term, which ended in 2021.
Personal Life
Sharon Jackson believes strongly in God, her family, and helping her community. These are things she considers very important in her life.
In 2015, she had a stroke and was hospitalized. A stroke can sometimes affect how a person speaks. In her case, it caused aphasia, which means she had difficulty with language.
