LEGISLATIVE · DC · 1991-1997
Jesse Jackson
Shadow U.S. Senator (DC) · Democrat · District of Columbia
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Civil rights leader; 1984+1988 presidential candidate
Background
Jesse Jackson (Democrat) was District of Columbia's Shadow U.S. Senator (DC) 1991–1997 (6 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Florence Pendleton; succeeded by Paul Strauss. Note: Civil rights leader; 1984+1988 presidential candidate. Same-year political environment (1991): Governor Sharon Pratt Kelly.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Ankit Jain (2025-present)
- Michael D. Brown (2007-2017)
- Paul Strauss (1997-present)
- Florence Pendleton (1991-2007)