Derrick Jackson (politician)

Derrick L. Jackson (born 11 January 1966) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 68. He previously represented District 64 prior to seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2022 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election.^[1][2]

Derrick Jackson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 68th district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 29, 2023
Preceded by	Tish Naghise
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 64th district
In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Virgil Fludd
Succeeded by	Tish Naghise (redistricted)
Personal details
Born	(1966-01-11) January 11, 1966 (age 59)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	CaMia Hopson (2021–present)
Education	Southern Wesleyan University Virginia Wesleyan University (BS) Troy University (MS) Walden University

He was elected in the 2016 Georgia House of Representatives election,^[3] and did not seek re-election in 2022 due to his candidacy for the 2022 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election.^[2] In 2023 he was elected again to the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election to replace his successor Tish Naghise.^[4]

In April 2025, Jackson expressed interest in running for the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election.^[5]