Neal Jackson (North Carolina politician)
Neal Jackson | |
|---|---|
 Jackson in 2023 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Allen McNeill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maze O'Neal Jackson Pinehurst, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse | Tracy |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Robbins, North Carolina |
| Occupation | Business Owner and Pastor |
| Website | Official website |
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]
Life and career
[edit]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
[edit]2023–2024 session
[edit]- Banking
- Education–Universities
- Finance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- State Personnel
Electoral history
[edit]2022
[edit]| 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% | ||
| 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
[edit]- ^ Baxley, Jaymie (October 11, 2022). "Davis, Jackson Face Off for House 78 Seat". The Pilot. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Neal Jacksons's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "North Carolina Representatives:2023-2024 Session". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Neal Jackson (Rep)". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Neal Jackson: Biography". North Carolina House Republican Caucus. February 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "2022 North Carolina State House - District 78 Republican Primary Results". Citizen-Times. May 17, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "2022 North Carolina State House - District 78 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Neal Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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