Darrell Jackson (born February 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 21st District since 1993.[1][2]
Jackson graduated from Benedict College in 1979. While there, he was the President of the Student Government Association.[2] He also attended USC School of Law and the Columbia Bible College and Seminary, receiving an M.A. from Columbia International University.[1]
Jackson was first elected to represent the 21st District in the South Carolina Senate in 1992.[3]
In 2016, Jackson was reelected as District 21 Senator for the State of South Carolina after fending-off Democratic primary challenger, Wendy Brawley.[4]
In 2020, Jackson won an uncontested race for his seat.[5]
In 2024, Jackson will again run in an uncontested election.[6]
In 2020, Jackson introduced legislation to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday.[7][8]
Jackson is married to Willie Mae Rooks, and they have two children and three grandchildren.[1][2] In 1996, Jackson became Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Church, a church started by his father, Bishop Andrew Jackson.[9]