Martina Jackson

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Martina Jackson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Berea College, 2011

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Martina Jackson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 91. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Jackson-Haynes graduated from Berea College in 2011.

Elections

2022

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 91

Incumbent Billy Wesley defeated Martina Jackson in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 91 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Wesley (R)	68.2	9,050
		Martina Jackson (D)	31.8	4,214

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,264
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Martina Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 91.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 91

Incumbent Billy Wesley defeated Darrell Billings in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 91 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Wesley	63.2	2,510
	Submit photo	Darrell Billings	36.8	1,459

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,969
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2020

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 81

Incumbent Deanna Frazier Gordon defeated Mike Eaves in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 81 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deanna Frazier Gordon (R)	56.9	12,019
	Submit photo	Mike Eaves (D)	43.1	9,100

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,119
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 81

Mike Eaves defeated Martina Jackson in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 81 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mike Eaves	51.4	3,183
		Martina Jackson	48.6	3,012

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,195
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Deanna Frazier Gordon advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 81.

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

Martina Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jackson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a mom of a 7-year-old, Martina wants what all Kentuckians want: a safe, inclusive community with a quality educational system and opportunity to thrive. She says, "A community that embraces all Kentuckians is the one that I want to nurture and build. I envision this for today, for tomorrow, and for years to come. Our state's House of Representatives needs greater representation of people like you and people like me. I have the experience-both personal and professional-to provide that representation, and I would be honored to be your next Kentucky state representative."

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Justice
• Family
• Opportunity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Martina will focus her policies on addressing systemic poverty, access to quality healthcare, addressing the opioid epidemic, reducing the prison population, and increasing the minimum wage to a living wage. Martina has an entrepreneurial spirit, and believes in working smart to create policies that reflect data driven results to make meaningful change for Kentuckians.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my mom, and the many women mentors in my life that uplifted me. They encouraged me every step of the way. And still do.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve the people they represent, and to foster an accessible government to their constituents.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was working at a Fazoli's at the age of 16 years old.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is important to understand how your government works. However, one does not necessarily have to have experience in government. I have worked in public service before, and will bring that professional experience with me as a candidate.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is beneficial to build relationships with your colleagues. I have always made it a point to get to know my colleagues, to understand who they are, and what brought them into the work that we do. Building relationships with people is important to me both in my personal and professional life.

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