Sharon Jackson

Sharon Denise Jackson served on the 31st Alaska House of Representatives on behalf of House District 13 from 2019 to 2021.

Early life

Jackson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended high school in Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, and Charter College in Anchorage, Alaska.

Career

She served in the U.S. Army from 1982–1988. In 2015, Jackson served as the Alaska representative for the Republican National Convention. Prior to election she worked as a liaison connecting U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to his constituents and veterans.

Electoral history

After the primary, McCarty withdrew from the race and endorsed Goecker. This would normally mean that Jackson, the fifth place finisher, would move up, but she also withdrew and endorsed Goecker.

Personal life

She cites her special interests as God, family, and community service.
In 2015, she was hospitalized due to a stroke, resulting in aphasia.