Corey Jackson (politician)
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Corey Jackson (born 1982) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. A member of the Democratic Party, he represents California's 60th State Assembly district, which includes the northwestern corner of Riverside County and is anchored by the city of Moreno Valley.[1] He is the first openly gay black man in the history of the California Legislature, and the first black person to represent Riverside County.[2]
Corey Jackson | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 60th district | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sabrina Cervantes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) Perris, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
Education
Jackson was a student member of the California State University Board of Trustees.[1] He received his Master and Doctor of Social Work degrees from California Baptist University.[3]
Political career
In 2020, Corey Jackson was elected to the Riverside County School Board.[4]
In the 2022 California State Assembly election, Jackson defeated Republican restaurant owner Hector Diaz-Nava.[5]
Jackson is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus.[6]
Electoral history
2022
| Primary election | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
| Republican | Hector Diaz-Nava | 16,518 | 39.9 | ||
| Democratic | Corey Jackson | 11,158 | 27.0 | ||
| Democratic | Esther Portillo | 8,219 | 19.9 | ||
| Democratic | Jasmin Rubio | 5,471 | 13.2 | ||
| Total votes | 41,366 | 100% | |||
| General election | |||||
| Democratic | Corey Jackson | 39,260 | 54.7 | ||
| Republican | Hector Diaz-Nava | 32,574 | 45.3 | ||
| Total votes | 71,834 | 100% | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
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