Ed Jackson

Ed Jackson

Republican Party

Candidate, Tennessee State Senate District 25

Tennessee State Senate District 25

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Kerry Roberts

Prior offices

Tennessee State Senate District 27

Successor: Jack Johnson

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Compensation

Base salary

$28,405.96/year

Per diem

$326.47/day. Legislators living within 50 miles of the Capitol receive a reduced amount of $47 per day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Official website

Campaign Facebook

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Ed Jackson (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 25. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Jackson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 25. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Ed Jackson served in the Tennessee National Guard. Jackson's career experience includes owning a business. He has been affiliated with the Jackson Rotary Club, the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Jackson was assigned to the following committees:

• Calendar Committee, Chair
• Senate Ethics Committee
• Senate Government Operations Committee, Vice Chair
• Health and Welfare Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• State & Local Government Committee
• Government Operations Committee, Vice Chair

2021-2022

Jackson was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Government Operations Committee, 1st vice chair
• Health and Welfare Committee
• State & Local Government Committee

2019-2020

Jackson was assigned to the following committees:

• Government Operations Committee, 1st Vice-Chair
• Senate Government Operations Committee, 1st Vice-Chair
• Health and Welfare Committee
• State & Local Government Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2017
• Government Operations, Vice chair
• Health and Welfare
• State & Local Government, Vice chair
• Government Operations, Vice chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2015
• Government Operations, 1st Vice-Chair
• Health and Welfare
• State & Local Government
• Government Operations, 1st Vice chair

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Tennessee State Senate District 25

Incumbent Ed Jackson is running in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ed Jackson (R)

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2022

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Tennessee State Senate District 25

Incumbent Ed Jackson defeated Ronnie Henley in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 25 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Jackson (R)	79.4	35,766
		Ronnie Henley (Independent)	20.6	9,278

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,044
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 25

Incumbent Ed Jackson advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 25 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Jackson	100.0	17,260

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2018

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Tennessee State Senate District 27

Incumbent Ed Jackson defeated Savannah Williamson in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 27 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Jackson (R)	65.1	35,837
	Submit photo	Savannah Williamson (D)	34.9	19,177

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,014
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 27

Savannah Williamson defeated Jackie Williams and John York Jr. in the Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 27 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Savannah Williamson	43.0	3,692
	Submit photo	Jackie Williams	42.3	3,637
	Submit photo	John York Jr.	14.7	1,259

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,588
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 27

Incumbent Ed Jackson defeated Brandon Dodds in the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 27 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Jackson	70.8	14,404
		Brandon Dodds	29.2	5,951

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2014

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for 18 seats in the Tennessee State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 7, 2014. A general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 3, 2014. Randy Lamb was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ed Jackson defeated Brandon Dodds in the Republican primary. James A. Baxter ran as an independent candidate. Tim York ran as a Constitution Party candidate. Jackson defeated Lamb, Baxter and York in the general election.

Tennessee State Senate District 27, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ed Jackson	60.2%	23,331
	Democratic	Randy Lamb	34.9%	13,515
	Constitution	Tim York	2.9%	1,139
	Independent	James A. Baxter	2%	779
Total Votes				38,764

Tennessee State Senate, District 27 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ed Jackson	58.9%	11,136
Brandon Dodds	41.1%	7,763
Total Votes		18,899

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2014

Jackson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Jobs & the Economy

• Excerpt: "Ed will pledge to champion our small businesses and help them grow. The best decisions for small businesses are made by small businesses, not by state or federal government. By opposing Obamacare and Washington mandates, implementing cuts to wasteful and frivolous spending, lowering taxes, and cutting red tape, our economy will have the tools it needs to make Tennessee the best state to live and work."

2nd Amendment Rights

• Excerpt: "As a former soldier in the Tennessee National Guard and member of the NRA and Tennessee Firearms Association, Ed will stand against any legislation that strips Tennesseans of this historic right."

Right to Life

• Excerpt: "Ed, a faithful Christian, believes that life begins at conception. As a strong proponent and advocate of the Yes on 1 initiative in Tennessee, Ed will fight to put an end to abortions in our state and give our smallest citizens the chance at an American dream."

Tenth Amendment

• Excerpt: "While government is necessary for a successful society, our federal govenment [sic] continues to intrude in places they have no business governing. The rights of the states are continually being stripped away by Washington bureaucrats and West Tennesseans are tired of it. The states must stand up to Washington on issues like education, business regulations, social issues, etc. Ed Jackson believes that 'the best government is one that governs closest to those being governed.'"

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Ed Jackson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Tennessee State Senate District 25	Won general	$298,302	$168,517
2018	Tennessee State Senate District 27	Won general	$331,256	N/A**
2014	Tennessee State Senate, District 27	Won	$399,086	N/A**
Grand total			$1,028,644	$168,517
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 25. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Tennesseans for Student Success Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. Tennessee Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 21. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community. Tennesseans for Student Success Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 28. Americans for Prosperity Tennessee Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Tennesseans for Student Success Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. Tennessee Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 5. Americans for Prosperity Tennessee Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community. Tennesseans for Student Success Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. Tennessee Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 19. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Family Action of Tennessee: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Tennesseans for Student Success (Select year on the side pull-down menu.) Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Tennessee General Assembly was in session January 8 through May 2. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Tennesseans for Student Success House and Senate (select year on the side pull-down menu) Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, second session, was in session January 9 to April 27. Family Action of Tennessee Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues. Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Tennessee Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Tennesseans for Student Success House and Senate (select year on the side pull-down menu) Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, first session, was in session January 10 to May 10. Family Action of Tennessee Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Tennessee Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes related to conservation and environmental issues. Tennesseans for Student Success House and Senate (select year on side pull down menu) Legislators are scored on their votes on education related issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 12 through April 22 Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on fiscal legislation. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: 2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce on "issues in the chamber’s four key policy baskets: Business-friendly environment, workforce development, quality of life and regional efforts to encourage economic prosperity." Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes related to conservation and environmental issues. Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 13 through April 22. Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on fiscal legislation. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: 2015 Scorecard Legislators are scored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce on "issues in the chamber’s four key policy baskets: Business-friendly environment, workforce development, quality of life and regional efforts to encourage economic prosperity." Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2015 Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes related to conservation and environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18. Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2014 Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes related to conservation and environmental issues. Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2014 Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on January 21, 2021

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On January 21, 2021, Jackson announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.

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Political offices
Preceded by Kerry Roberts (R)	Tennessee State Senate District 25 2022-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Tennessee State Senate District 27 2014-2022	Succeeded by Jack Johnson (R)

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Current members of the Tennessee State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Randy McNally

Minority Leader:Raumesh Akbari

Senators

District 1

J. Lowe (R)

District 2

Tom Hatcher (R)

District 3

Rusty Crowe (R)

District 4

Bobby Harshbarger (R)

District 5

Randy McNally (R)

District 6

Becky Massey (R)

District 7

Richard Briggs (R)

District 8

Jessie Seal (R)

District 9

Steve Southerland (R)

District 10

Todd Gardenhire (R)

District 11

Bo Watson (R)

District 12

Ken Yager (R)

District 13

Dawn White (R)

District 14

Shane Reeves (R)

District 15

Paul Bailey (R)

District 16

Janice Bowling (R)

District 17

Mark Pody (R)

District 18

Ferrell Haile (R)

District 19

Charlane Oliver (D)

District 20

Heidi Campbell (D)

District 21

Jeff Yarbro (D)

District 22

Bill Powers (R)

District 23

Kerry Roberts (R)

District 24

John Stevens (R)

District 25

Ed Jackson (R)

District 26

Page Walley (R)

District 27

Jack Johnson (R)

District 28

Joey Hensley (R)

District 29

Raumesh Akbari (D)

District 30

Sara Kyle (D)

District 31

Brent Taylor (R)

District 32

Paul Rose (R)

District 33

London Lamar (D)

Republican Party (27)

Democratic Party (6)