La Keisha Jackson
La Keisha Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office April 18, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Breaux |
| Member of the Indianapolis City-County Council from the 15th district | |
| In office 2024–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jessica McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Rena Allen |
| Member of the Indianapolis City-County Council from the 14th district | |
| In office 2015–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Marilyn Pfisterer |
| Succeeded by | Andy Nielson |
| Member of the Indianapolis City-County Council from the 18th district | |
| In office 2014–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Brown |
| Succeeded by | Susie Cordi |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Website | https://www.jackson4indy.com/ |
La Keisha Jackson is an American politician and member of the Indiana Senate from the 34th district.[1] An Indianapolis City-County Councilor from 2014 to 2024, Jackson is African-American and a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.[2][3]
Indianapolis City-County Council
In 2014, Jackson was appointed by the Marion County Democratic Caucus to serve on the Indianapolis City-County Council following Vernon Brown's resignation.[4][5] In 2015, she successfully ran for election in the 14th district, which she held until the city-county map redistricting ahead of the 2023 election.[6][7][8] Jackson subsequently ran and was elected in the 15th district in 2023.[9]
Indiana Senate
On April 18, 2024, Jackson was appointed to the Indiana Senate to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Jean Breaux, who died two days later.[10][11] She subsequently won election to a full term in the 2024 Indiana Senate election.[12]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson | 2,975 | 80.7% | |
| Republican | Terry Dove | 712 | 19.3% | |
| Total votes | 3,687 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson (Incumbent) | 1,068 | 88.2% | |
| Democratic | Rena Allen | 143 | 11.8% | |
| Total votes | 1,211 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson (Incumbent) | 2,958 | 67.4% | |
| Independent | Derris Ross | 988 | 22.5% | |
| Republican | Karl Kenry | 445 | 10.1% | |
| Total votes | 4,391 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson (Incumbent) | 1,444 | 100.0% | |
| Total votes | 1,444 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson (Incumbent) | 3,324 | 100.0% | |
| Total votes | 3,324 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson (Incumbent) | 36,165 | 100.0% | |
| Total votes | 36,165 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "La Keisha Jackson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Brandon (April 18, 2024). "Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson is Indiana's newest state senator". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "Indiana Black Legislative Caucus". Indiana House Democratic Caucus. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "City-County councilor to resign after state law bars him from seeking another term". Fox59 News. July 29, 2014.
- ^ Klemet, Sam (August 29, 2014). "Jackson To Fill Vacant Council Seat". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "2015 Municipal Primary Election Results For Marion County". WFYI Public Media. May 5, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Erdody, Lindsey (November 5, 2019). "Democrats expand majority on City-County Council". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Fenwick, Tyler (May 3, 2022). "City-County Council approves redistricting plan". The Indiana Citizen. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "Marion County 2023 Election Results". WFYI Public Media. November 8, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie; Smith, Casey (March 20, 2024). "Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux dies following ongoing health problems". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Brandon (April 18, 2024). "Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson is Indiana's newest state senator". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "2024 IN State Senate General Election Results". The Indianapolis Star. December 19, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2025.