Mike Jackson (politician)
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| J. Michael Jackson | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 11th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry E. Patterson |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 129th district |
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| In office 1989–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Ed R. Watson |
| Succeeded by | John E. Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1953 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Vickie |
| Children | Vic and Michelle |
| Residence | Shoreacres, Texas |
| Occupation | President, Industrial Construction Company |
| Profession | contractor |
| Religion | Methodist |
J. Michael “Mike” Jackson (born 20 August 1953)[1] is a Republican member of the Texas Senate representing the 11th District. He is also the President pro tempore of the Texas Senate. In this capacity, he has served as Acting governor of Texas while Governor Rick Perry is campaigning for President and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst was on holiday, and then campaigning for Perry.[2]
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[edit] Election history
Senate election history of Jackson.[3]
[edit] Most recent election
[edit] 2004
| Texas general election, 2004: Senate District 11[4] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Mike Jackson (Incumbent) | 177,554 | 100.00 | +13.70 | |
| Majority | 177,554 | 100.00 | +27.40 | ||
| Turnout | 177,554 | +48.47 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
[edit] Previous elections
[edit] 2002
| Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 11[5] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Mike Jackson (Incumbent) | 103,204 | 86.30 | +29.20 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Rubin | 16,384 | 13.70 | +13.70 | |
| Majority | 86,820 | 72.60 | +58.39 | ||
| Turnout | 119,588 | +7.55 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
[edit] 1998
| Texas general election, 1998: Senate District 11[6] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Mike Jackson | 63,492 | 57.10 | +1.50 | |
| Democratic | Edward Wesley | 47,696 | 42.90 | -1.50 | |
| Majority | 15,796 | 14.21 | +3.00 | ||
| Turnout | 111,188 | -16.40 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
[edit] References
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/general/senate/senateaddr.shtml. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
- ^ Dallas News (3 January 2012). "Obscure Houston-area legislator’s filled in as Texas governor during Perry’s tour of Iowa". http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/perry-watch/headlines/20120103-obscure-houston-area-legislators-filled-in-as-texas-governor-during-perrys-tour-of-iowa.ece. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
- ^ "2004 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ "1998 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
[edit] External links
- Senate of Texas - Senator Mike Jackson official TX Senate website
- Senator Jackson's Campaign Website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Mike Jackson (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Mike Jackson
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Ed R. Watson |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 129 (La Porte) 1989–1999 |
Succeeded by John E. Davis |
| Texas Senate | ||
| Preceded by Jerry E. Patterson |
Texas State Senator from District 11 (La Porte)(1) 2004 – present |
Incumbent |
| Notes and references | ||
| 1. For the 76th and 77th Legislatures, Jackson’s home city was Shoreacres. | ||
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