Shannon Jackson

Shannon Jackson earned a high school diploma from the Monterey Bay Academy, a bachelor's degree from the California State University, Chico, in 1985, and a graduate degree from Norwich University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a software developer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Shannon M. Jackson is a longtime Chambersburg professional and community member running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 89th District covering Chambersburg borough and the townships of Greene, Guilford, and Hamilton.

​Jackson has worked in Chambersburg since 1993 and has been a Software Developer at WellSpan Health since 2001. He builds software that helps healthcare teams manage finances and services. His work focuses on problem-solving, accuracy, and accountability.

​Jackson holds a master’s degree in Military History and a bachelor’s degree in Physics. He has also studied business, accounting, and engineering. He believes learning new skills helps him better serve the community.

​In 2023, Jackson became a Certified Tourism Ambassador for Franklin County. He enjoys sharing the area’s history and helping Chambersburg grow in positive, responsible ways.

​Jackson believes government should be open, practical, and focused on people.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I believe that we are all sick and tired of the invasion of our privacy, our bedrooms, and bodies; sick and tired of the destruction of our rights granted by the US Constitution, the imposition of tariff taxes, and a no-win war. We must stop the rollback of civil rights for women, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color. It is time to step forward, stop, and reverse the hemorrhaging of civil rights in Pennsylvania.e are experiencing increased costs in our grocery stores, pharmacies, and at the gas pump. Many of our families are struggling financially. Their credit is maxed out, and their income will not cover living expenses. The American Dream of owning a home is pure fantasy for most young families. Even new vehicles are not affordable. Families with young children struggle to afford desperately needed childcare and subsidies would help them make ends meet.We need excellent public education, recruiting the best teachers and retaining them, as well as provide counseling and mental health resources for both teachers and students. I dread the anticipated Medicaid and Medicare cuts, particularly the loss of premium subsidies in the Pennie Plan, because many Pennsylvanians are projected to lose health insurance as a result. We need to protect our agricultural inheritance from further encroachment by warehouses, data centers, and TranSource. We all need our agricultural resources to continue to feed the community and work to eliminate the growing food insecurity in Franklin County.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Rule of law, defending Pennsylvania's authority, fiscal responsibility, efficient, smaller government; healthcare, campaign finance reform.