In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley.[4]
In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election.[6]
Tenure
In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[7][8]
Personal life
Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks, and they have two children and three grandchildren.[1][2] In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Bishop Andrew Jackson.[9]