Edna Jackson
2021 - Present
2027
4
Compensation
$24,341.64/year
$247/day
November 5, 2024
Education
Savannah State College
Savannah State College
Edna Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of theGeorgia House of Representatives, representingDistrict 165. She assumed office on November 10, 2021. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Jackson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theGeorgia House of Representatives to representDistrict 165. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Edna Jackson graduated from Alfred E. Beach High School in 1962.[1] Jackson earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Savannah State College. Her career experience includes working as an administrator at Savannah State College/Savannah State University. Jackson served as the regional and national vice presidents of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association and as the chairperson of the Chatham County Hospital Authority.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Jackson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- House Urban Affairs,Vice Chair
2023-2024
Jackson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
IncumbentEdna Jackson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Edna Jackson (D) | 100.0 | 21,840 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 21,840 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
IncumbentEdna Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edna Jackson | 100.0 | 4,409 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,409 | ||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
IncumbentEdna Jackson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edna Jackson (D) | 100.0 | 16,169 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,169 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clinton Cowart (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
IncumbentEdna Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edna Jackson | 100.0 | 6,809 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 6,809 | ||
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2021
See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
Edna Jackson defeatedAntwan Lang,Clinton Cowart,Clinton Young, andSabrina Kent in the special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edna Jackson (D) | 53.3 | 2,743 |
| Antwan Lang (D) | 18.7 | 963 | ||
 | Clinton Cowart (L) | 15.6 | 802 | |
| Clinton Young (D) | 8.6 | 442 | ||
| Sabrina Kent (D) | 3.9 | 201 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,151 | ||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2021
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | Georgia House of Representatives District 165 | Won general | $1,250 | $3,611 |
| 2022 | Georgia House of Representatives District 165 | Won general | $17,850 | $0 |
| 2021 | Georgia House of Representatives District 165 | Won general | $40,350 | $0 |
| Grand total | $59,450 | $3,611 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| * Data from this year may not be complete | ||||
Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 28.
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2023
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In 2023, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2022
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In 2022, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.
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2021
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In 2021, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 165 | Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 165 | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - | Georgia House of Representatives District 165 2021-Present | Succeeded by - |
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