Kevin Jackson (politician)

Kevin L. Jackson is an American politician from Kentucky. He is a Republican and has represented District 20 in the Kentucky House of Representatives since assuming office on January 1, 2023. His district comprises parts of Bowling Green.[1]

Kevin Jackson
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 20th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byPatti Minter
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDebbie Jackson
Children2
ResidenceBowling Green, Kentucky
CommitteesEconomic Development & Workforce Investment
Education
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations

Background

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Jackson received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Rank I Certification from Western Kentucky University. He worked for 32 years in the Warren, Edmonson, and Barren County school systems as a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, and coach before retiring. Since retiring from the education system, Jackson has been as a financial consultant for Studle Financial Services.

He is a former member of the Warren County Public School Board and BG-WC Community Education Board. He is also a member of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.[2]

Political career

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Elections

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2022 Jackson won the 2022 Republican primary with 2,152 votes (85.7%) against opponent Leanette Lopez, and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election against Democratic incumbent Patti Minter, winning with 6,762 votes (54.5%).[3]

2024 Jackson was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary, and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  2. ^ Michels, Sarah (2022-11-08). "Jackson defeats Minter in revamped 20th District". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ a b "Kevin Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-12.