Jackie Glass (politician)
Jackie Glass | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Jones |
| Constituency | 89th district (2022–2024) 93rd district (2024–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacqueline Hope Glass 1984 (age 39–40) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Southern Illinois University Carbondale (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 2002–2013 |
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hope Glass (born 1984) is an American politician and consultant from Virginia. A Democrat, she was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in a special election in 2022, winning the seat vacated by retiring Delegate Jay Jones.[1] Glass represents the 93rd district, which covers part of the city of Norfolk (including Downtown Norfolk).[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Glass was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in workforce education training and development from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2014.
Career[edit]
In 2002, at the age of 19, Glass enlisted in the United States Navy and served until 2013, specializing in cryptography.[3]
After graduating from college, Glass moved to Norfolk, Virginia, and has worked as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and instructional system designer. Glass is a member of the NAACP Norfolk branch, the Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Emergency Response Team. She was president of the Ballentine Civic League, a board member of Reading Enriches All Children (REACH), a board member of the Young Investors Group, and an ambassador to the United State of Women Summit.[1][2]
Local politics[edit]
On May 1, 2018, Glass ran for a seat on the Norfolk School Board, placing second with 38.6% of the vote, just 1.9% behind Carlos Clanton.[4] On November 2, 2021, Glass ran in a special election for a seat on the Norfolk City Council, again placing second with 25.8% of the vote behind incumbent Danica Royster.[5]
2022 Virginia House of Delegates special election[edit]
On January 11, 2022, Glass ran in the special election for the 89th district held to replace retiring incumbent Jay Jones. She won with 76.4% of the vote, defeating Republican Giovanni Dolmo.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Jackie Glass (Virginia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Block by Block: Jackie Glass Wins House Special Election With Promise to Champion Women - Dogwood". vadogwood.com. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » Candidate Profile..." Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ "2021 November General". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ "2022 January Special". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
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