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Frances Jackson (North Carolina)
2023 - Present
2027
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Frances Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 45. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Jackson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 45. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Frances Jackson earned a B.S. in business and economics with a minor in transportation from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an M.A. in political science from Fayetteville State University, and a Ph.D. in public policy and administration, specializing in law, from Walden University. Her career experience includes working as a middle school teacher, political science adjunct professor, and community and transit planner for the Cumberland County Metropolitan Planning Organization.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Jackson was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Capital Committee
- State Government Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Frances Jackson won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frances Jackson (D) | 100.0 | 25,090 |
| Total votes: 25,090 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frances Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Jackson in this election.
Pledges
Jackson signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45
Frances Jackson defeated Susan Chapman in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frances Jackson (D) | 55.2 | 11,148 |
 | Susan Chapman (R) | 44.8 | 9,064 | |
| Total votes: 20,212 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45
Frances Jackson defeated Chris Davis and Keith Byrd in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frances Jackson | 52.4 | 2,228 |
| Chris Davis | 41.1 | 1,746 | ||
| Keith Byrd | 6.5 | 274 | ||
| Total votes: 4,248 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Susan Chapman advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent John Szoka defeated Frances Jackson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Szoka (R) | 50.9 | 20,260 |
| Frances Jackson (D) | 49.1 | 19,557 | |
| Total votes: 39,817 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45
Frances Jackson defeated Keith Byrd in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frances Jackson | 69.1 | 5,313 |
| Keith Byrd | 30.9 | 2,374 | ||
| Total votes: 7,687 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Szoka advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 45.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Frances Jackson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Frances Jackson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Frances Jackson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 45 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
