Robert Jackson | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Marisol Alcantara |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 7th district | |
| In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Michels |
| Succeeded by | Mark D. Levine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1950 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Faika Jackson |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | New York City, New York, USA |
| Alma mater | SUNY New Paltz |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Robert Jackson (born December 18, 1950) is an American politician in New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the Senator for the New York State Senate's 31st district on the West Side of Manhattan. He previously served in the New York City Council from 2002 to 2013, representing the 7th district in Manhattan. He is the first Muslim New York State Senator.[1]
- ^ Laird, Jordan (October 29, 2018). "State candidates that made history". City & State New York. City and State NY, LLC. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2018.