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Edna Jackson

Edna Jackson is running for Georgia State Representative, District 165.

Political background

Edna Jackson is currently the mayor of Savannah. She was first elected in 2011 and is the first African-American woman to hold the position. Before being elected as mayor, she served three terms as Alderman at Large on the Savannah City Council.

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Professional background

Edna worked as an administrator for Savannah State College for thirty years, working in counseling, admissions and recruiting, financial aid and as director of Alumni Affairs and Elderhostel Coordinator.

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Personal background

Edna has a bachelor's degree and masters' degrees from Savannah State College. She was on the board of directors of the National League of Cities and the Georgia Municipal Association. She has one son, Kevan LaMar Jackson.

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