Lester Jackson

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Lester Jackson
Georgia State Senate District 2
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Dentist
Website	Senate website

Lester G. Jackson is a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate. He has been a Senator since 2008 and currently serves the 2nd district.

Professional experience

Jackson is a Veteran of the US Navy. He is currently a dentist.

Political experience

Jackson served in the Georgia State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2008. He then joined the Georgia State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 2nd district.

Committee membership

• Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, Georgia Senate
• Ethics Committee, Georgia Senate
• Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia Senate
• Higher Education Committee, Georgia Senate
• Science and Technology Committee, Georgia Senate

Personal life

Jackson and his wife, Lorna, have four children.

External links

• Biography from the Georgia State Senate website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
• Sen. Jackson's personal website

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