Frances Jackson (politician)

Frances Jackson
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 45th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byJohn Szoka
Personal details
Born
Frances Vinell
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceFayetteville, North Carolina
EducationNorth Carolina A&T State University (BS)
Fayetteville State University (MA)
Walden University (PhD)
OccupationEducator
WebsiteOfficial website

Frances Vinell Jackson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the 45th district (including portions of southwestern Cumberland County) since 2023.[1][2] A former middle school teacher, adjunct professor, and transit planner from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jackson unsuccessfully ran for the same seat in 2020.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024 session

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  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - Capital
  • Military and Veterans Affairs
  • State Government
  • Transportation

Electoral history

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2022

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North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district Democratic primary election, 2022[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frances Jackson 2,228 52.45%
Democratic Chris Davis 1,746 41.10%
Democratic Keith Byrd 274 6.45%
Total votes 4,248 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2022[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frances Jackson 11,148 55.16%
Republican Susan Chapman 9,064 44.84%
Total votes 20,212 100%
Democratic gain from Republican

2020

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North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district Democratic primary election, 2020[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frances Jackson 5,313 69.12%
Democratic Keith Byrd 2,374 30.88%
Total votes 7,687 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2020[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka (incumbent) 20,260 50.88%
Democratic Frances Jackson 19,557 49.12%
Total votes 39,817 100%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Frances Jackson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Frances Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  4. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  6. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 45th district

2023–Present
Incumbent