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James Wellie Jackson
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
James A. Jackson is a candidate for the North Carolina State House District 022 1. He is running in the upcoming 2026 election for this seat 1. Ballotpedia provides coverage of his candidacy as part of its broader election reporting 1.
Background and education
James A. Jackson was born in North Carolina 1. Specific details regarding his year of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation, and educational background, including schools attended and degrees earned, are not provided in the available source material 1.
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Career
James A. Jackson has worked as a teacher and coach 1. He is also a licensed contractor 1. Additionally, Jackson served in the United States Marine Corps 1.
Office history
James A. Jackson has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 022 1. He was first elected to this seat in 2018 and assumed office on January 1, 2019 1. As a state representative, his responsibilities include participating in legislative sessions, committee work, and voting on state laws affecting North Carolina 1.
Jackson has also held local office in Wake County. He served as a member of the Wake County Board of Commissioners for District 4 from 2012 to 2018 1. During his tenure on the board, he was involved in county-level governance and policy decisions for the district 1.
In addition to his elected positions, Jackson has held appointed roles. He served as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education from 2009 to 2012 1. In this capacity, he contributed to educational policy and oversight for the state 1.
Jackson has run in several elections with varying outcomes. He was elected to the Wake County Board of Commissioners in 2008 1. He won re-election to that board in 2012 1. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2018 1. He was re-elected to the state house in 2020, 2022, and 2024 1. There is no information in the provided sources regarding elections he lost 1.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Jackson”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Jackson”.