Neal Jackson (North Carolina politician)

Maze O'Neal "Neal" Jackson is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 78th district of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[2][3][4]

Neal Jackson
Jackson in 2023
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 78th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byAllen McNeill
Personal details
Born
Maze O'Neal Jackson

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Political partyRepublican[1]
SpouseTracy
Children5
ResidenceRobbins, North Carolina
OccupationBusiness Owner and Pastor
WebsiteOfficial website

Life and career

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Jackson was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina.[5] In May 2022, Jackson defeated David Ashley and Cory Bortree in the Republican primary election for the 78th district of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[6] In November 2022, he defeated Erik Davis in the general election, winning 76 percent of the votes.[7] He assumed office in 2023.

Committee assignments

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[8]

2023–2024 session

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  • Banking
  • Education–Universities
  • Finance
  • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  • State Personnel

Electoral history

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2022

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North Carolina House of Representatives 78th district Republican primary election, 2022[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Neal Jackson 8,449 67.06%
Republican David Ashley 2,194 17.41%
Republican Cory Bortree 1,956 15.53%
Total votes 12,599 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 78th district general election, 2022[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Neal Jackson 27,787 76.55%
Democratic Erik Davis 8,510 23.45%
Total votes 36,297 100%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Baxley, Jaymie (October 11, 2022). "Davis, Jackson Face Off for House 78 Seat". The Pilot. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "Neal Jacksons's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "North Carolina Representatives:2023-2024 Session". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "Representative Neal Jackson (Rep)". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Neal Jackson: Biography". North Carolina House Republican Caucus. February 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "2022 North Carolina State House - District 78 Republican Primary Results". Citizen-Times. May 17, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "2022 North Carolina State House - District 78 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "Neal Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  9. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 78th district

2023–Present
Incumbent