{"county":null,"description":"The Tennessee State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature, with 33 members elected from single-member districts to four-year terms. Seats are staggered so roughly half are on the ballot every two years. Senators pass state laws, approve the state budget, confirm gubernatorial appointments, and \u2014 together with the House \u2014 propose constitutional amendments. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents for at least seven years, and district residents for at least one year.","district":"025","districtgroup":"state_senate","id":331,"key":"state_senate_025","lastchangeby":null,"name":null,"next_election":null,"notes":null,"officegroup":"tn_senate","partisan":1,"party":null,"qualities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","quantity":1,"source":null,"state":"tn","term_end":null,"term_start":null,"term_years":4,"terms":[{"current":1,"description":"","electiondate":"2022-11-08","name":"Ed Jackson","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nEd Jackson is a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate representing District 25, having assumed office on November 8, 2022 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. Jackson is running for re-election to represent District 25 in the upcoming general election cycle [1]. He qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2].\n\nJackson appears on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. His campaign website promotes his platform as providing \"Conservative Leadership for West Tennessee\" and emphasizes his background as a business owner and veteran [7]. He self-describes as ensuring a better future for West Tennesseans and serving with integrity since 2014 [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nEd Jackson was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on July 21, 1948 [3]. He is a lifelong resident of West Tennessee and self-describes as a conservative leader for the region [7]. Jackson identifies with the Church of Christ [5].\n\nJackson attended Jackson High School before pursuing higher education at multiple institutions. He attended Lambuth University, Memphis State University School of Business, and Ohio State University [5]. Ballotpedia notes his education includes attendance at Jackson High School and Memphis State University [3].\n\n## Career\n\nEd Jackson is a businessman who has owned a small business for over 40 years [7]. He self-describes as understanding the requirements to create jobs and boost the economy through his entrepreneurial experience [7]. His educational background includes attendance at Lambuth University, the Memphis State University School of Business, and Ohio State University [5].\n\nJackson served in the Tennessee National Guard [1]. He is a veteran who states he served his country to defend freedoms [7].\n\n## Office history\n\nEd Jackson first assumed office in the Tennessee State Senate on January 13, 2015, representing District 27 after being elected in 2014 [3]. During his tenure in the 27th district, which encompassed Madison, Dyer, Crockett, Lake, and Lauderdale Counties, he served as Chair of the Government Operations Committee and held membership on the Health and Welfare, State and Local Government, Senate Rules, Joint Judiciary and Government, and Joint Education, Health and General Welfare Committees [4]. He also co-chaired the Senate Veterans Caucus and served on the POST Commission [4]. Jackson represented District 27 until redistricting changed his constituency to District 25 in 2023 [3].\n\nJackson was elected to represent Tennessee State Senate District 25, assuming office on November 8, 2022 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. As a member of the Senate, he continues to serve as Chair of the Government Operations Committee and remains a member of the Health and Welfare, State and Local Government, Senate Rules, Joint Judiciary and Government, and Joint Education, Health and General Welfare Committees, as well as the POST Commission [4]. He is also the co-chair of the Senate Veterans Caucus [4].\n\nJackson has run for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate representing District 25 in previous cycles, including in 2022 [5]. He is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026, with a qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nSenator Jackson serves as Chair of the Government Operations Committee and holds membership on the Health and Welfare Committee, the State and Local Government Committee, the Senate Rules Committee, and the Joint Judiciary and Government Committee [4]. He also serves as a member of the Joint Education, Health and General Welfare Committee and the POST Commission, while acting as co-chair of the Senate Veterans Caucus [4].\n\nDuring his tenure, Jackson has been recognized for his conservative legislative alignment. In 2015, he was named Legislator of the Week by ALEC and FreedomWorks, with coverage highlighting his service on the Government Operations, State and Local Government, and Health and Welfare Committees at that time [9]. He received the \"Jackson\u2019s Man of the Year\" award from the Jackson Exchange Club in March 2026 for his community service and legislative dedication [8].\n\nHis policy record includes support for pro-life legislation. The Family Action Council of Tennessee awarded him a scorecard reflecting votes on bills such as SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act), and Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill (SB 2196/HB 2263) [10]. Jackson self-describes his legislative approach as focused on bringing jobs to West Tennessee and protecting traditional values, citing his background as a business owner and veteran as key influences on his policy positions [7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nEd Jackson is a businessman who has owned a small business for over 40 years [7]. He self-describes his professional background as that of an entrepreneur who understands job creation and economic development [7]. His career experience includes ownership of a business, which he cites alongside his service in the Tennessee National Guard as part of his pre-political professional life [1].\n\nJackson\u2019s personal financial disclosures are tracked by LegiStorm, which notes that 35 new personal financial disclosures were added to its database for him in recent updates [6]. Specific details regarding the exact sources of his wealth, such as family inheritance or specific business sales, are not detailed in the provided source material. He is a lifelong resident of Jackson, Tennessee, and resides in West Tennessee with his wife, Marilyn, and their three children [5][7].\n\n## Family\n\nEd Jackson is married to Marilyn Jackson, and the couple has been together for 42 years [7]. They have three children [3][5][7]. None of his family members are noted as holding public office or being public figures themselves in the available records.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ed Jackson - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ed_Jackson)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[3] [Ed Jackson (Tennessee politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Jackson_(Tennessee_politician))\n[4] [Ed Jackson for Senate](https://www.edjacksonforsenate.com/)\n[5] [Ed Jackson's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/153232/ed-jackson)\n[6] [Tennessee State Sen. Ed Jackson - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/242953/Edward_S_Jackson_III.html)\n[7] [Ed Jackson \u2013 Conservative Leadership for West Tennessee](https://www.edjackson.mshosting.org/)\n[8] [State Senator Ed Jackson named Jackson's 'Man of the Year' - Talk-N West TN](https://talknwesttn.com/state-senator-ed-jackson-named-jacksons-man-of-the-year/)\n[9] [Ed Jackson: Giving a Voice to Western Tennessee - American Legislative Exchange Council - American Legislative Exchange Council](https://alec.org/article/alec-freedomworks-legislator-of-the-week-31/)\n[10] [Sen. Ed Jackson - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/senators/ed-jackson)","firstname":"Ed","lastname":"Jackson","token":"FDbypgHJqb"},"term_end":"2026-11-03","term_start":"2022-11-08"}],"title":"State Senate District 25","type":"legislative","url":null,"whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}