Neal Jackson (North Carolina politician)
Maze O'Neal "Neal" Jackson is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 78th district of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[2][3][4]
Life and career
Jackson was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina.[5] In May 2022, Jackson defeated David Ashley and Cory Bortree in the Republican primary election for the 78th district of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[6] In November 2022, he defeated Erik Davis in the general election, winning 76 percent of the votes.[7] He assumed office in 2023.
Political positions
Marijuana
Neal Jackson has an "F" rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) for his voting history regarding cannabis-related causes.[8]
Committee assignments
2023–2024 session
- Banking
- Education–Universities
- Finance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- State Personnel
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Jackson | 8,449 | 67.06% | |
| Republican | David Ashley | 2,194 | 17.41% | |
| Republican | Cory Bortree | 1,956 | 15.53% | |
| Total votes | 12,599 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Jackson | 27,787 | 76.55% | |
| Democratic | Erik Davis | 8,510 | 23.45% | |
| Total votes | 36,297 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ Baxley, Jaymie (October 11, 2022). "Davis, Jackson Face Off for House 78 Seat". The Pilot. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Neal Jacksons's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "North Carolina Representatives:2023-2024 Session". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Neal Jackson (Rep)". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Neal Jackson: Biography". North Carolina House Republican Caucus. February 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "2022 North Carolina State House - District 78 Republican Primary Results". Citizen-Times. May 17, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "2022 North Carolina State House - District 78 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ https://vote.norml.org/politicians/202734
- ^ "Neal Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.