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Jeff Jackson, at 42, becomes one of the youngest state attorneys general, winning against Dan Bishop in North Carolina. Jackson aims to defend abortion rights, tackle the fentanyl crisis, and support LGBTQ rights. Notable for his TikTok presence, he plans to engage with the public through the platform.
Jackson Set to Become North Carolina’s Youngest Attorney General at 42
Jeff Jackson has won against Dan Bishop in the North Carolina attorney general race.
Bishop conceded to Jackson at 11:11 pm, according to Tim Boyum on X (formerly Twitter).
This extends the Republican losing streak for the state attorney general position since 1896.
Jackson commits to defending abortion rights and will not defend parts of the 12-week abortion ban, known as SB 20. Learn more.
Earlier, Jackson mentioned his primary focus is addressing the fentanyl crisis, engaging with local leaders and law enforcement.
During his campaign, Jackson criticized Bishop’s far-right stance and advised against electing a political extremist.
Jackson emphasizes the importance of avoiding extremism in the attorney general role, describing it as a “dangerous experiment.”
The election outcome is crucial for LGBTQ rights. Unlike Bishop, who wrote the 2016 discriminatory House Bill 2, Jackson promises to advocate for LGBTQ North Carolinians.
Known for his TikTok presence, Jackson plans to continue engaging the public on the platform after his swearing-in.
Jackson will assume office on January 1st.
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