Carolyn Jackson

Carolyn Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 1. She assumed office on November 7, 2018. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.

Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 1. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1) Improve the quality of life in Hammond and Whiting. Equal pay for women when doing the same jobs as men. Increasing the hourly minimum wages. Safe neighborhoods.

2) Bring additional social service programs for the seniors and veterans.

3) Provide better Educational opportunities for all children. Increase preK to kindergarten programs to include all children in Indiana.[2][3]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

I am really concerned about education. I feel all children should have the opportunity for success. Science, technology, math, engineering, agriculture, and economics classes are much needed to prepare our youth for the future. These classes should be taught in schools throughout the State of Indiana.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]

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What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

As an elected official I feel honesty, integrity, and being transparent, along with listening and being accessible to your constituents are the most important characteristics for elected officials.[3]

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

In order th o be a leader one must be a servant. I have been a servant all of my like and I feel that had qualified me to be successful in representing my constituents.[3]

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I left things better than I found them, and I made them right.[3]

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Fight Song.[3]