Senator Michael Jackson Contact information

Michael Angelo Jackson was born on March 29, 1964, in Cheverly, Maryland. He attended Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Maryland. From 1982 to 1985, Jackson served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. In 1986, he received his Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering technology from the DeVry Institute of Technology and graduated from the PELP (Police Executive Leadership Program) master’s program at Johns Hopkins University.

After joining the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson became the Fraternal Order of Police 112/DSA union president. In 2002, then a corporal, Jackson won the election for county sheriff by a narrow margin against the incumbent sheriff, Alonzo D. Black II. Jackson was also the President of the Maryland Sheriff’s Association until his retirement in 2010. Jackson is a member of the American Legion post 275; is a member of the Moose Lodge 453 and the Mitchellville Kiwanis Club. His 2010 campaign for County Executive of Prince George’s County was unsuccessful when he lost to Rushern Baker. Jackson’s department created the first 24-hour domestic-violence unit in the State of Maryland. He is a recipient of the 2008 Victims’ Rights Caucus Award, and the Allied Profession Award. In 2007, he also received the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

Jackson was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 27B in Calvert and Prince George’s counties from January 2015 to January 2021. He is currently a member of the Maryland Senate representing District 27 in Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties. He assumed office on January 13, 2021. He is also the former Sheriff of Prince George’s County, Maryland.

In his personal life, Jackson is married and has one child. He continues to serve his community and state with dedication and commitment.