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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Darren G. Jackson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 39. Jackson is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

He was first appointed to the chamber in January 2009. Jackson currently serves as House minority leader.

Jackson received a B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1993 and his J.D. from the Duke University School of Law in 1996. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and partner at Gay, Jackson & McNally LLP.

Education

  • JD, School of Law, Duke University, 1996
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1993

Professional Experience

  • JD, School of Law, Duke University, 1996
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1993
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay, Jackson & McNally, Limited Liability Partnership, 2009-present
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay & Jackson, Limited Liability Partnership, 2004-2009
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay & Stroud, 1996-2004

Political Experience

  • JD, School of Law, Duke University, 1996
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1993
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay, Jackson & McNally, Limited Liability Partnership, 2009-present
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay & Jackson, Limited Liability Partnership, 2004-2009
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay & Stroud, 1996-2004
  • Minority Leader, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 39, 2009-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 39, 2018
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 39, 2002, 2004

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Banking Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Commerce and Job Development Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ethics Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Judiciary I Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Information Technology, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Justice and Public Safety, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Universities, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Mental Health, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Education, Universities

Member, Elections and Ethics Law

Member, Finance

Member, Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations

Member, Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Capital Improvements

Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety

Member, Legislative Services Commission

Member, Legislative Services Commission

Member, Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, School of Law, Duke University, 1996
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1993
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay, Jackson & McNally, Limited Liability Partnership, 2009-present
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay & Jackson, Limited Liability Partnership, 2004-2009
  • Attorney/Partner, Gay & Stroud, 1996-2004
  • Minority Leader, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 39, 2009-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 39, 2018
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 39, 2002, 2004
  • Member, Knightdale United Methodist Church, present
  • Member, Wake County Bar Association, present
  • Former Mentor, Communities in Schools, East Wake Middle School
  • Former Democratic Chair, Precinct 17-06
  • Member, Princeville Relief Effort, Habitat for Humanity
  • Former Vice-President, East Wake Education Foundation Board, 2000-2014
  • Board Member, Wake County Community Foundation, 2012-2013
  • Participant, Institute of Political Leadership, 2000

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Legislator of the Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Spouse's Occupation:

Nurse Practitioner, Cary Cardiology

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Apr. 23
NC Leaders on COVID Response

Thur 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

By Phone

Dec. 2
Wake County Delegation Filing Day

Mon EST

Wake County Board of Elections Raleigh, NC