Senator Carl Jackson

Senator Carl Jackson was born on October 27, 1984, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Overlea High School in Baltimore County and later pursued higher education at Strayer University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2008 and a Master of Business Administration in 2017.

Before entering politics, Jackson worked as an administrative analyst for the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He also served as a member of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Staff Senate from 2014 to 2019. His career in public service began when he was inspired by President Barack Obama’s call for young people to run for office. Jackson volunteered for Jon Ossoff’s campaign in the 2017 Georgia’s 6th congressional district special election.

In October 2019, Jackson was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 8 in Baltimore County. He served in the House of Delegates until February 2025, when he was appointed to the Maryland Senate. During his time in the House of Delegates, Jackson was a member of the Economic Matters Committee, where he served on various subcommittees, including the Banking, Consumer Protection, and Commercial Law Subcommittee, the Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee, and the Public Utilities Subcommittee. He also held the position of Vice-Chair of the Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee from 2024 to 2025.

As a state senator, Jackson continues to represent District 8 in Baltimore County. He is a member of the Finance Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Jackson is also involved in the Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus and the Maryland Military Installation Council. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to addressing issues such as employment discrimination, public safety, and education.

Jackson is married and has three children. He remains committed to serving his constituents and working towards a better future for Maryland.