E.W. Jackson

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E.W. Jackson

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last convention

July 15, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Law

Harvard Law School

Personal

Birthplace

Pennsylvania

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Minister, lawyer

Contact

Personal Facebook

E.W. Jackson (Republican Party) ran for election for President of the United States. He lost as a write-in in the Republican convention on July 15, 2024.

Jackson was the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in the 2013 elections. He won the Republican nomination at the party's primary convention on May 18, 2013, marking the first time in a quarter century that Virginia Republicans nominated an African-American candidate for a statewide post. He lost to Democratic nominee Ralph Northam in the Nov. 5 general election.

Biography

Jackson was born in Pennsylvania. He earned a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Jackson served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a small business lawyer. He also taught regulatory law at Northeastern University as an adjunct professor and also worked as an adjunct professor of business and commercial law at Strayer University. In 1997, he began working in ministry full-time. Jackson became a consecrated bishop in 1998.

Jackson also worked as a radio station manager, host, and commentator. He also authored a book titled Ten Commandments to an Extraordinary Life, which was published in 2008.

He also founded the nondenominational Exodus Faith Ministries, with locations in Chesapeake and Boston.

Elections

2018

See also: United States Senate election in Virginia, 2018

General election

Incumbent Tim Kaine defeated Corey Stewart and Matt Waters in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 6, 2018.

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Kaine (D)	57.0	1,910,370
		Corey Stewart (R)	41.0	1,374,313
		Matt Waters (L)	1.8	61,565
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	5,125

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,351,373
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Democratic primary election

Incumbent Tim Kaine was the only candidate to file for the Democratic primary for U.S. Senator for Virginia. Therefore, the Democratic primary scheduled for June 12, 2018, was canceled.

Republican primary election

Corey Stewart defeated Nick Freitas and E.W. Jackson in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia on June 12, 2018.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Corey Stewart	44.9	136,610
		Nick Freitas	43.1	131,321
		E.W. Jackson	12.0	36,508

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 304,439
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ron Wallace (R)
• Ivan Raiklin (R)
• Bert Mizusawa (R)

Endorsements

Click here to see a list of endorsements in the Republican primary

Republican candidate endorsements Endorsement Date Freitas Jackson Stewart Individuals Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) April 7, 2018 ✔ Morton Blackwell, Virginia representative to RNC Unknown ✔ Robert McDonnell, former governor of Virginia Unknown ✔ U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) Unknown ✔ U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) Unknown ✔ Virginia House Majority Leader C. Todd Gilbert Unknown ✔ Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul Unknown ✔ Virginia Delegate Michael Webert Unknown ✔ Virginia Sen. Bryce Reeves Unknown ✔ Virginia Delegate Jason Miyares Unknown ✔ Virginia Sen. Bill DeSteph Unknown ✔ Virginia Delegate Brenda Pogge Unknown ✔ Virginia Sen. David Suetterlein Unknown ✔ Rafael Cruz, father of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Unknown ✔ Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University Unknown ✔ Organizations National Rifle Association May 10, 2018 ✔

Polls

U.S. Senate election in Virginia, Republican primary
Poll	Poll sponsor	Nick Freitas (R)	E.W. Jackson (R)	Ivan Raiklin (R)	Corey Stewart (R)	Other	Undecided	Margin of error	Sample size
Atlantic Media & Research (May 14-15, 2018)	Stewart campaign	10%	5%	0%	34%	4%	51%	+/-5.2	355
Christopher Newport University (February 5-28, 2018)	Christopher Newport University	6%	7%	1%	16%	4%	66%	+/-2.5	1,562
AVERAGES		8%	6%	0.5%	25%	4%	58.5%	+/-3.85	958.5
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Tim Kaine	Democratic Party	$21,963,598	$19,571,406	$2,519,662	As of December 31, 2018
Nick Freitas	Republican Party	$605,406	$605,406	$0	As of December 31, 2018
E.W. Jackson	Republican Party	$355,372	$371,063	$-21,361	As of December 31, 2018
Corey Stewart	Republican Party	$2,814,961	$2,785,266	$29,695	As of December 31, 2018
Matt Waters	Libertarian Party	$69,674	$67,557	$2,117	As of December 31, 2018
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2018. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

2013

See also: Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2013

Jackson ran for election to the office of Lieutenant Governor. He defeated six other candidates to win the Republican nomination at the statewide primary convention on May 18, 2013, the first time the Virginia GOP nominated a black candidate for statewide office since Maurice Dawkins in 1988.

The Republican Party of Virginia held a closed primary convention on May 17-18, 2013 to nominate its candidates for governor, lt. governor and attorney general. The candidate in each field who received the highest number of delegate votes at the convention advanced to the November 5, 2013 general election.

Race background

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling (R) did not seek re-election in 2013. Nine candidates filed to fill the executive seat, including two Democrats and seven Republicans. State Sen. Ralph Northam defeated Aneesh Chopra for the Democratic Party's nomination for lieutenant governor in the June 11 primary election. Northam's general election opponent was Republican E.W. Jackson. Jackson was nominated by delegates of the Virginia Republican Party at the party-funded statewide primary convention on May 17-18. Until Jackson's convention victory, Virginia Republicans had not nominated an African-American for any statewide office since nominating Maurice Dawkins' in 1988.

In the November 5, 2013, general election, Northam defeated Jackson by a margin of over 10 percentage points.

• General election - 2013 Lt. Governor Race

Virginia Lieutenant Gubernatorial General Election, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Ralph Northam	55.1%	1,213,155
	Republican	E.W. Jackson	44.5%	980,257
	N/A	Write-in	0.3%	7,472
Total Votes				2,200,884
Election Results via Virginia State Board of Elections.

Endorsements

Jackson's candidacy in the 2013 general election for lieutenant governor was endorsed by former U.S. Rep. Allen West. West had previously endorsed Scott Lingamfelter in the race, but redirected his support after Jackson edged out Lingamfelter and several other Republican hopefuls at the GOP primary nominating convention.

Polls

Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Poll	Ralph Northam (D)	E.W. Jackson (R)	Not sure	Margin of error	Sample size
Christopher Newport University Poll of Likely Voters (October 25-30, 2013)	51%	35%	15%	+/-3.0	1,038
Washington Post/Abt-SRBI Poll (October 24-27, 2013)	52%	39%	6%	+/-4.5	762
NBC4/NBC News/Marist Poll (October 13-15, 2013)	48%	42%	9%	+/-4.0	596
Roanoke University Poll (September 30 - October 5, 2013)	39%	35%	26%	+/-3.0	1,046
Christopher Newport Poll (October 1-6, 2013)	48%	37%	16%	+/-3.1	886
Public Policy Poll (July 11-14, 2013)	42%	35%	23%	+/-4.0	601
Roanoke University Poll (July 8-14, 2013)	30%	28%	41%	+/-4.3	525
Public Policy Poll (May 24-26, 2013)	35%	29%	36%	+/-3.8	672
AVERAGES	43.13%	35%	21.5%	+/-3.71	765.75
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

Campaign media

"Parental Choice" - Released March 13, 2013

"Defy Not Comply" - Released March 6, 2013

Money in the race

E.W. Jackson Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
Post-Primary Report	July 19, 2013	$37,830.14	$141,823.20	$(298,285.50)	$92,398.46
8 Day Pre-General Report	October 28, 2013	$209,457.59	$233,249.74	$(265,254.94)	$177,452.39
			Running totals
			$375,072.94	$(563,540.44)

2012

See also: United States Senate elections in Virginia, 2012

Jackson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Virginia. Jackson was defeated by George Allen in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.

• Primary - 2012 U.S. Senate Republican Primary Race

U.S. Senate Virginia Representative Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
George F. Allen	65.5%	167,452
Jamie L. Radtke	23.1%	58,980
Bob Marshall	6.8%	17,308
E. W. Jackson	4.7%	12,086
Total Votes		255,826

Campaign themes

2018

Jackson’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Drain the Swamp Tired of big money corporations, political insiders, lobbyists, and special interests having all the influence? Sick of leadership that actively works against your interests? E.W. Jackson is one of us. He will fight for us and oppose the corrupt DC Establishment. He will work with President Trump to Drain the Swamp and end the Rule of the Few. Ready to Believe Again that we can have a government of, by, and for “We the People”? Then, E.W. Jackson is your candidate. Stand with President Trump E.W. Jackson supports President Trump’s America First Agenda, and he will partner with him to bring renewal to our Commonwealth. He will never side with the weak, establishment Republicans who attack the President and refuse to support his agenda. Enjoy a Great Healthcare System Families across our Commonwealth are paying too much for healthcare, and the product they are receiving is a nightmare. It’s time to repeal every single word of Obamacare– a promise career politicians have been failing to deliver on for years. This will take political fortitude, a commitment to the free market, and, yes, compassion. It’s time we get this done! Save Babies Are you tired of seeing politicians check a box saying they are pro-life and then going up to Washington and doing nothing to save the unborn? If you are committed to the Right to Life, then it’s time to Believe Again that we can save babies. E.W. Jackson believes that ALL human life is precious, and he will work tirelessly to end this great evil. Put More Money in Your Pocket Let’s be real: government is robbing you and your family. You work hard, earn a living for your family, and the government takes way too much- simply because politicians cannot control their spending problem. E.W. Jackson believes that the backbone of America is strong families, the great hope of our nation is the ability to rise, and that the promise of limited government leads to true renewal. As such, he will work to lower your taxes, put more money in your pocket, and empower you and your family to achieve your dreams. Protect Free Speech, Your Right to Conscience When did America get so thin-skinned? E.W. Jackson embraces the idea that Americans have diverse backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs. That’s what our country was founded to be! It’s time that we Believe Again that we can be true ourselves, hold fast to traditional American values, and respect each other’s right to hold diverse views without feeling offended. All Americans own the First Amendment Right to Free Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right of Conscience. It’s time we return to a nation where government no longer compels the pastor, business owner, student, teacher, etc. to violate their conscience. Have Confidence in Our Future and Solve the Debt Crisis Ask any young person if they believe Social Security taxes the government takes from their paycheck will be there for them, and they will look at you like you are crazy. The debt crisis is a great threat to the prosperity of our children, and, ultimately, it will cost us our ability to defend ourselves. It’s time to Believe Again that our children will not be saddled with this generation’s spending problems. It will take great political courage, but E.W. Jackson will fight for the future of our nation. Inspire Fear in Our Enemies We MUST continue to have the world’s greatest fighting force, one that strikes fear into the hearts of our enemies. E.W. Jackson is committed to ensuring a strong national defense, a clear foreign policy, and a fully funded military. They fight for us. We must also fight for our military to make sure they have everything they need to achieve victory, and know that the American people respect, love, and embrace them for their service. They are willing to give their lives. We must be willing to do everything in our power to help them come home to their loved ones. Build the Wall, Stop Illegals Flooding into Our Country! Diversity is great. Immigration is great. Illegal immigrants flooding into our country committing crimes, taking our jobs, and benefiting from our tax dollars is not. It’s time we build the wall we promised, remove the carrots that draws illegals into our country, and empower law enforcement to deal with the problem. Illegal immigration must never be rewarded with American citizenship. Make Better Deals The political elites and big money corporations have put our nation in a bad spot with numerous bad trade deals. President Trump understands the importance of making better deals, and E.W. Jackson is likewise committed to making certain our nation never barters away jobs, wealth, or status in another bad deal. Promote Parent-Driven, Child-Centered Education Are you ready to Believe Again that YOU as a parent can take back control of your child’s education? Washington, DC controls far too much of what goes on in our schools and even tries to dictate what happens in the bathrooms. We’ve had enough! Let’s end indoctrination in schools, return to parents the power to make choices for their children’s education, and make education about learning, not indoctrination. Fight for Our Veterans Nothing is more sickening than the way many of our veterans have been treated. As the Vietnam War was winding down, E.W. saw firsthand the sacrifice of those who returned permanently damaged physically or psychologically only to be dishonored by many of their fellow citizens. Jackson honors all those who serve, fight, bleed and die for our country but has a special place in his heart for Vietnam Veterans because they were treated so abominably during and after the war. The sacrifice of our men and women in uniform is one of the factors that compels E.W. to serve. As our Senator, E.W. will be a relentless advocate for our veterans to make sure they receive the care they need, the respect they deserve, and the support they have earned. Carry and Keep our Guns E.W. Jackson believes that a government that comes after our guns is coming for much more: our liberty. The Founders enshrined the Second Amendment in our Constitution as a Right that shall not be infringed. He will oppose the Agenda of the Left that seeks to take away or tell us to put away our guns. Stand with Law Enforcement Police officers around the country are rejoicing to finally have a president who respects and supports them. E.W. Jackson will join President Trump in supporting our law enforcement, advocating for them, and enforcing the rule of law.nt Trump’s commitment to nominating conservatives to the courts! Liberals have, for years, remade our nation through unelected judges, but now we must push back. E.W. Jackson will only support nominees for the courts that will uphold the Constitution, share the Founders’ vision, and protect our rights. Restore the Court Can you imagine the Supreme Court nominees that Hillary Clinton would have put forward? Thank God for President Trump’s commitment to nominating conservatives to the courts! Liberals have, for years, remade our nation through unelected judges, but now we must push back. E.W. Jackson will only support nominees for the courts that will uphold the Constitution, share the Founders’ vision, and protect our rights. Make Urban Communities Prosperous & Safe For 60 years Democrat elites have implemented policies they claimed would end poverty in America’s urban communities. Instead they have destroyed families, decimated education and created nightmare public housing and dangerous neighborhoods where gangs and drug dealers terrorize law abiding citizens. Jackson has a private sector solution that will end the cycle of poverty, something Democrats have no desire to do.	”
—E.W. Jackson's campaign website (2018)

2013

At the Republican primary convention, Jackson won the delegate vote by emphasizing his commitment to conservative issues such as smaller government, Second Amendment protection, and traditional family values. He appealed to the GOP activists comprising the statewide delegation with the promise, "We will not only win an election in November, we will open the hearts and minds of our people and save this commonwealth and save this country."

2012

According to his website, Jackson's campaign platform included the following issues:

• Reduce regulation
• Repeal Obamacare
• Constitutional principles

Personal

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Jackson resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. He and his wife, Theodora, have three children together.

See also

• United States Senate
• United States Senate election in Virginia, 2018
• Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2013

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Footnotes

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

Vacant

Democratic Party (7)

Republican Party (5)

Vacancies (1)