Ballotpedia, Frances Jackson

Frances holds a bachelor's degree in business and economics from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a master's degree in political science from Fayetteville State University, and a doctorate degree in public policy from and administration from Walden University.

Frances currently works as a middle school social studies teacher and a political science adjunct professor. She previously worked in local and state government as an air quality planner and a land use codes administrator. She also worked as a community and transit planner for the Cumberland County Metropolitan Planning Organization. 

Frances Vinell Jackson currently serves as a state representative in District 45. She was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving her first term. She ran for state representative in District 45 in 2020, but she did not win. 

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Believes the workforce is crucial to the economy and supports expanding local education and workforce programs to boost rural North Carolina's economy.

Wants to expand local education and workforce programs to foster economic development in rural areas of the state. 

- Wants to expand local education and workforce programs to foster economic development in rural areas of the state. 

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Frances Vinell Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes every North Carolinian deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. Supports expanding health insurance to reduce costs for everyone.

Supports affordable access to quality healthcare. 

Wants to work towards expanding accessibility to health insurance.

- Supports affordable access to quality healthcare. 
- Wants to work towards expanding accessibility to health insurance.

Healthcare

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Public Safety

Believes all students should have access to a quality education statewide.

Believes every student in North Carolina deserves access to a high-quality education and supports investing in public schools to achieve this.

- Believes all students should have access to a quality education statewide.
- Supports investing in public education. 

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Frances Vinell Jackson

As of July 8, 2024, Frances Vinell Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Frances Vinell Jackson is a full-time middle school social studies teacher and Political Science Adjunct. She has previously served in various roles within local and state government, including positions as a community planner, thoroughfare planner, transit planner, air quality planner, transportation demand management, and land use codes administrator. Her career also includes experience as a zoning administrator, transportation director, and magistrate. Additionally, Dr. Jackson has worked with multiple cabinet departments and served on local boards.

Frances Vinell Jackson has served in local and state government for over 27 years, including roles such as a Cumberland County Magistrate. She has been appointed to local boards like the Hope Mills Zoning Commission and the Cumberland County ABC Board. Additionally, she has been a member of several scholarship committees. Details on any elected offices held or times she has run for office are not provided.

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