Sharon Jackson served on the 31st

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on behalf of House District 13 from 2019 to 2021.

Early life

Jackson was born in

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, and Charter College in

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Career

She served in the U.S. Army from 1982–1988. In 2015, Jackson served as the Alaska representative for the

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. Prior to election she worked as a liaison connecting U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to his constituents and veterans.

Personal life

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

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References

External links

''Official legislature website''

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Jackson for Lt. Governor, ''Official Website''
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