Jackson wins competitive NC Senate seat

State Sen. Jeff Jackson wins re-election in Mecklenburg County.

RALEIGH – Democratic incumbent state Sen. Jeff Jackson defeated Republican Sonja Nichols to return to the General Assembly.

Jackson’s district had been made more Republican following redistricting in 2019, and state Republicans drew a competitive candidate in Nichols. 

Jackson is currently on deployment and left the campaign trail the week before Election Day.