Mike Jackson, Texas
Mike Jackson is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate representing District 11 from 1999 to 2013.
Jackson attended Louisiana State University and also later attended Louisiana Technical University. He also holds the title of contractor and president of Force Corporation Industrial Construction and Maintenance. Prior to his position in the state senate, Jackson was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1989 to 1999.[1]
Jackson ran unsuccessfully for election to the U.S. House in 2012, instead of seeking re-election to the Texas State Senate.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Mike Jackson served on the following Texas Senate committees:
- Economic Development Committee Chair
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
- Business & Commerce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- State Affairs Committee
2009-2010
- Nominations Committee, Texas State Senate
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Texas State Senate
- Business & Commerce Committee, Texas State Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, Texas State Senate
Elections
2012
Jackson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 36th District. He was defeated by Steve Stockman and Stephen Takach in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Stephen Takach Incumbent |
22.4% | 12,208 |
| Steve Stockman |
21.8% | 11,858 |
| Mike Jackson | 19.8% | 10,786 |
| Jim Engstrand | 9.4% | 5,114 |
| Ky D. Griffin | 7.4% | 4,025 |
| Charles Meyer | 4% | 2,156 |
| Kim Morrell | 3.5% | 1,930 |
| Lois Dickson Myers | 2.9% | 1,558 |
| Jerry Doyle | 2.7% | 1,479 |
| Keith Casey | 2.3% | 1,225 |
| Daniel Whitton | 2% | 1,110 |
| Tim Wintill | 1.8% | 984 |
| Total Votes | 54,433 | |
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Jackson won re-election to the 11th District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponents Joe Jaworski and Cliff Messina.[4]
Jackson raised $1,075,483 for his campaign while Jaworski raised $1,152,151 and Messina raised $0.[5]
| Texas State Senate, District 11 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Jackson (R)
|
155,722 | 56.48% | ||
| Joe Jaworski (D) | 113,567 | 41.18% | ||
| Cliff Messina (L) | 6,419 | 2.32% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Jackson and his wife, Vickie, have two children.[6]
External links
- Mike Jackson's personal website
- Official website of Mike Jackson
- Mike Jackson legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Mike Jackson bio on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 1998
- Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ Mike Jackson on Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Texas GOP, "Republican candidate list," accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Unofficial Republican primary results," May 29, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 1
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 11
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry Patterson |
Texas Senate District 11 1999-2013 |
Succeeded by Larry Taylor (R) |
