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Verdell Jackson
Verdell Jackson (b. April 1, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 5. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006. Jackson did not seek re-election in 2014.
Jackson served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. He has been a member of the Republican Central Committee.
Biography
Jackson earned his B.S. from the University of Colorado in 1964, and M.A. from Arizona State University in 1970. His professional experience includes working as a business teacher at the high school and university levels, Vocational Curriculum Specialist for the State of Alaska, Superintendent at Flathead Christian School, and as a rancher.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Energy and Telecommunications, Vice Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Energy and Telecommunications, Vice Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation |
| • Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs |
| • Local Government |
Elections
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Jackson won re-election to the Montana State Senate, defeating Edd Blackler. He had no primary opposition.[1][2]
| Montana State Senate, District 5 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Verdell Jackson (R)
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6,638 | |||
| Edd Blackler (D) | 2,447 | |||
2006
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Jackson won election to the 5th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Ric Smith (D).[3]
| Montana State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Verdell Jackson (R)
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5,751 | |||
| Ric Smith (D) | 3,913 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.
2019
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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25.
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2018
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In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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2016
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In 2016, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Personal
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Jackson and his wife, Linda, have one child.
See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Verdell + Jackson + Montana + Senate
See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website (63rd session)
- Jackson's website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2006 General Legislative Election Results," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Montana State Senate District 5 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Bob Keenan (R) |
