Jackie Hope Glass | |
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| Member of theVirginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Jones |
| Constituency | 89th district (2022–2024) 93rd district (2024–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacqueline Hope Glass 1984 (age 40–41) Chicago,Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Southern Illinois University Carbondale (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 2002–2013 |
Jacqueline "Jackie"Hope Glass (born 1984) is an American politician and consultant fromVirginia. ADemocrat, she was first elected to theVirginia House of Delegates in a special election in 2022, winning the seat vacated by retiring DelegateJay Jones.[1] Glass represents the93rd district, which covers part of thecity of Norfolk.[2]
Glass was born inChicago,Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in workforce education training and development from theSouthern Illinois University Carbondale in 2014.
In 2002, Glass enlisted in theUnited States Navy and served until 2013.[3]
After graduating from college, Glass moved to Norfolk, Virginia, and has worked as adiversity, equity, and inclusionconsultant and instructional system designer. Glass is a member of theNAACP Norfolk branch, the BlackChamber of Commerce, and theCommunity Emergency Response Team. She was president of the Ballentine Civic League, a board member of Reading Enriches All Children (REACH), a board member of the Young Investors Group, and an ambassador to theUnited State of Women Summit.[1][2]
On May 1, 2018, Glass ran for a seat on the Norfolk School Board, placing second with 38.6% of the vote, just 1.9% behind Carlos Clanton.[4] On November 2, 2021, Glass ran in a special election for a seat on the Norfolk City Council, again placing second with 25.8% of the vote behind incumbent Danica Royster.[5]
On January 11, 2022, Glass ran in the special election for the 89th district held to replace the incumbentJay Jones. She won with 52.41% of the vote, defeatingRepublican Giovanni Dolmo.[6]
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