Sharon D. Jackson
Republican | Alaska
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sharon D. Jackson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. L
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Charter College, Anchorage, Certification, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, Specialist, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Veterans In Pain 501c3, Ambassador/Legislative Liaison, Rainey Center for Public Policy 501c3
Vice President, Board of Directors, Ascend Fund 501c3, Advisor
American Legion, Post 21, First Vice Commander, Serve Alaska
Commissioner, Alaska Workforce Investment Board, Commissioner
Chugiak Eagle River Women in Business, Member, Republican Women of Anchorage
President, Midnight Sun Republican Women's Club, Vice President
Alaska Republican Party, Assistant Secretary
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Alaska House Representative District 13 Chugiak, Eagle River and JBER, 2019 - 2021
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Lieutenant Governor, 2018
Alaska State House of Representatives, 2020
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Charlie Pierce (2022)
WinRed (2022)
Christopher Kurka (2020)
David Eastman (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate signed Congressional Term Limits Pledge.
Candidate appointed Alaska State Chair for U.S. Term Limits.
Sharon Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.
Key Votes from VotesSmart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When life of the mother or child are at risk.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
At the very least otherwise they could at the detriment and cause greater harms.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I would have to leave it to God. I believe God creates life and should be respected according to his will.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise is the backbone of our country and given the power they provide most to the GDP.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
That should be the decision of the business owners. Most business owners treat their employees like extended family they want to do the best they can within reason of the over all cost of running a successful business.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
There should be accountability and transparencies where ever public monies are spent.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. That could be left up to the church knowing they will do what's best for the congregation. The leaders of churches are held accountable God.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. Educate the people then give them their unalienable rights to decide.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
In God We Trust... they are our allies and the two countries are committed to support each other.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We are so overwhelmed by the illegal crossings we should close the boarders and get our own house in order. We must take care of the needs our own people first, which includes naturalized citizens, those that came legally.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
I believe that is an elective and personal chose therefore not be paid by taxpayers.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe God our Heavenly Father is the only true source of power. I walk by Faith and not by sight and let God order my steps to do his will in my life!!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
I respect our system, however because of states like Alaska and Hawaii it's hard to strongly disagree. I don't believe we have enough factual information at this point.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It should not be, "United We Stand, Divided We Fall".
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear because of new technology it cleaner, cheaper and safer then we believe, then Gas and Oil.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Never
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the general purpose is to provide order, security, and protection for it's citizens, establishing and enforcing laws, maintaining social Order, defending against external threats, and promoting general welfare of the people. Providing essential services such as infrastructure, education, and reasonable economic regulations. All these things without overreach and with common sense.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I'm very Conservative with respect and not unreasonable. I'm always willing to listen.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
I would really like to see Churches and non profits and community leaders work with community programs and at the same time funding the police to keep the people and communities safe as we take more care of one another.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. However we may need more education. We have strict gun laws we must enforce the laws we already have before adding more.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Licensed to conceal carry. I wouldn't mind seeing special licenses for teachers and those more involved with the general public. That way we could get rid of no conceal carry zones. If predators don't know where a gun might be, it would cut down on crimes in my personal opinion!
