Neal Jackson (North Carolina politician)
American politician
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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]
Neal Jackson | |
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Jackson in 2023 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Allen McNeill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maze O'Neal Jackson |
| Party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse | Tracy |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Business Owner and Pastor |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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 | ||||
