Dominique Jackson (politician)
Dominique Jackson is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represented District 42, which covers a portion of Arapahoe County. She was elected to her seat in 2016, succeeding Rhonda Fields. Jackson resigned her seat on December 20, 2021 after President Biden appointed her to the position of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Region 8 administrator.[1]
Dominique Jackson | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 11, 2017 – December 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rhonda Fields |
| Succeeded by | Mandy Lindsay |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Aurora, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Metropolitan State University of Denver |
Jackson is an Aurora resident and an alumna of the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Prior to her election to the Colorado State House, she worked as a communications consultant and served on Aurora's Citizens Advisory Committee for Housing and Community Development.[2][3]
In the Colorado State House, Jackson served on the House Health, Insurance, & Environment Committee and the House Transportation & Energy Committee.[4]
Elections
Jackson was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, winning with 68.91% of the vote against Republican opponent Mike Donald.[5]
References
- Goodland, Marianne (December 29, 2021). "Six candidates emerge to vie for Colorado House District 42 vacancy". Colorado Politics. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- "About Dominique Jackson". Jackson for Colorado House. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- Snowdon, Quincy (June 16, 2016). "Dominique Jackson, Eric Nelson vie to be Democrats' choice in HD 42". Aurora Sentinel. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- "Representative Dominique Jackson". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- "Dominique Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 10, 2017.