Verdell Jackson

American politician (born 1911)
Verdell Jackson
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 2003 – December 2004
Succeeded byDave Gallik
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 2005 – December 2006
Preceded byVeronica Small-Eastman
Succeeded byWilliam Beck Sr.
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 2007 – December 2014
Succeeded byBob Keenan
Personal details
Born (1941-04-01) April 1, 1941 (age 83)
Cortez, Colorado
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLinda Jackson
Children1
ResidenceKalispell, Montana
OccupationEducator, rancher, politician

Verdell Jackson (born April 1, 1941) is an American educator, rancher and politician from Montana. He is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives and the Montana State Senate from District 5, representing Kalispell, Montana.

Early life and education

Jackson was born in Cortez, Colorado.[1]

In 1964, Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado, followed by a Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University in 1970.[1]

Career

In 1964, Jackson became a high school teacher, a profession he held until 1970. From 1970-72 he worked as an instructor at the University of Alaska. In 1991, he became a superintendent at Flathead Christian School, until 1996. Jackson was also a rancher.[1]

In 1998, Jackson began serving in the Montana House of Representatives.[1]

On November 5, 2002, Jackson won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 79.[2][1]

On November 2, 2004, Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 6. He defeated Shannon Hanson with 64.71% of the votes.[3][1]

On November 7, 2006, Jackson won the election and became a Republican member of the Montana Senate for District 5. He defeated Ric Smith with 59.54% of the votes.[4][1]

Personal life

Jackson's wife is Linda Jackson. They have one child. Jackson and his family live in Kalispell, Montana.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Verdell Jackson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "MT State House 079". Our Campaigns. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "MT State House 006". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "MT State Senate 05". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
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