Jeff Jackson is a candidate for North Carolina Attorney General. His name will appear on the ballot on November 5, 2024.
Jackson is being challenged by Dan Bishop for the seat.
The first day of in-person early voting at your local registrar’s office in North Carolina is Oct. 17, 2024. NC voters can check their registration status using the Voter Search tool on the State Board of Elections website.
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Name: Jeff Jackson
Age: 41
Race: North Carolina Attorney General
Party: Democratic
Website: jeffjacksonnc.com
Biography: I enlisted after September 11th, served in Afghanistan, came home and became a prosecutor in Gaston County, and then became a legislator at the state and federal levels. That’s a breadth of experience that fits the job of Attorney General very well.
Why are you running for office?
Being Attorney General is about being a shield for the public against those who mean them harm. I’ve spent my whole career standing up for people and that’s what I would do as Attorney General.
I enlisted after September 11th, served in Afghanistan, came home and became a prosecutor in Gaston County, and then became a legislator at the state and federal levels. That’s a breadth of experience that fits the job of Attorney General very well.
One of the best parts of the job is that it’s not about left versus right, it’s just about doing what’s right. Whether that means taking on the fentanyl epidemic, guarding North Carolina families from consumer fraud and the rising risk of A.I. use by scammers, or strengthening online safety for children, the core of the job is about keeping people safe – not partisan politics.
If you are elected, what will be your top priority in office?
The fentanyl epidemic is killing people in our state each day. As Attorney General, I would support a two-front approach that targets both supply and demand. That means aggressively pursuing the elements of organized crime that traffic fentanyl into our state by identifying and breaking apart the distribution cells that exist within our state as well as advocating for effective addiction treatment for users.
What is the top challenge facing North Carolina, and how would you address it?
As mentioned above, addressing the fentanyl epidemic would be my top prioirity. As a former prosecutor, I worked with law enforcement to put away drug traffickers. There’s a new anti-money laundering law that goes into effect this December that would allow the Attorney General to be more aggressive in going after the distribution cells within our state.
What is an issue in North Carolina you feel not enough people are talking about it? How would you use the power and influence you’d have in this position to address it?
Holding scammers accountable is one of the top priorities for the Attorney General. It’s crucial to set a high standard of enforcement and go after those who exploit people, especially scammers targeting our seniors. One application that is particularly alarming is how quickly A.I. is being integrated into online and phone scams, often targeting senior citizens with technology that can mimic a close relative’s voice. Ensuring that our law enforcement and state legislature are ahead of the curve on addressing this threat must be a top priority of mine for the next Attorney General.
How do you work with others you don’t agree with?
I’ll work with anyone to get the job done. One of the best parts of being Attorney General is that it’s not about left versus right, it’s just about doing what’s right. The core of the job is about keeping people safe – not partisan politics.