J. Russell Jackson (Rhode Island)
J. Russell Jackson (b. April 25, 1967) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 73 from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Jackson earned his B.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1992 and his J.D. from Suffolk University in 1998. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jackson served on these committees:
Subcommittee on General Government/Public Safety, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jackson served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Education
- Subcommittee on General Government
Elections
2012
Jackson did not run for re-election in 2012.[2]
2010
Jackson won re-election to the 73rd District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary election and defeated independent Gregory Larson in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3][4]
| Rhode Island House District 73 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 J. Russell Jackson (D)
|
1849 | |||
| Gregory Larson (I) | 619 | |||
2008
In 2008, Jackson was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 73. Jackson (D) ran unopposed and finished with 3,349 votes.[5] Jackson raised $4,072 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Rhode Island House District 73 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| J. Russell Jackson (D)
|
3,349 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Jackson and his wife, Karin, have three children.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of J. Russell Jackson," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to J. Russell Jackson," accessed November 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 73 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Marvin Abney (D) |
