Jackie Stump
American coal miner, union leader, and politician
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Jackie Thomas Stump (January 13, 1948 – June 2, 2016) was an American coal miner, union leader, and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates. He resigned after being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005, shortly after winning a ninth term. He was first elected as a write-in candidate, supported by United Mine Workers during the Pittston Coal strike.[1][2]
Preceded byDon McGlothlin
Succeeded byDan Bowling
Constituency
- 4th district (1990–1992)
- 3rd district (1992–2005)
BornJackie Thomas Stump
January 13, 1948
January 13, 1948
Lebanon, Virginia, U.S.
Jackie Stump | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 10, 1990 – December 16, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Don McGlothlin |
| Succeeded by | Dan Bowling |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Jackie Thomas Stump January 13, 1948 Lebanon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 2016 (aged 68) Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1989–1990) |
| Spouse | Linda Harrison |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1967–1971 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
