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State Representative, 45th District
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Frances JacksonOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Frances Jackson

Candidate for State Representative, 45th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; middle school teacher
Lives in
Fayetteville
Campaign website
francesjackson.com

State representative for District 45 (Cumberland County), in her second House term. A middle school teacher who spent 27 years in local government as a thoroughfare and community planner and transit analyst, and a former magistrate; holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored a bill expanding property tax relief for disabled veterans.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 728, the Shared Investment in Our Heroes Act (2025), which would also exempt a 100% disabled veteran's primary vehicle from property tax. Last action: referred to the House Rules Committee, April 3, 2025.

    Representative Frances Jackson: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 728 · ncleg.gov

    “Shared Investment in Our Heroes Act.”
    House Bill 728 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to gradually increase the exemption amount under the disabled veteran property tax homestead exclusion”
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  • Voted against amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office

    Voted No on third reading of Senate Bill 1080, "Lower Taxes for All NC," on May 20, 2026 (the House passed it 73-46). The bill submits a constitutional amendment to voters on November 3, 2026, providing that the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed 3.5% (the current constitutional limit is 7%).

    Senate Bill 1080 (2025-2026 session), edition 3

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed three and one”
    Representative Frances Jackson: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call 664, May 20, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “Lower Taxes for All NC. Third Reading”
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Education

  • Sponsored a bill keeping teacher bonuses for military-transferred teachers.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 482 (2025), which would also reauthorize teacher bonuses for 2025-2027. Last action: referred to the Education - K-12 Committee, March 25, 2025.

    Representative Frances Jackson: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 482 · ncleg.gov

    “Reauthorize & Revise Teacher Bonuses/Military.”
    House Bill 482 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to permit teachers to receive the bonuses who are unable to continue teaching in the same public school unit because of military orders”
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Health & human services

  • Supports better access to mental health and addiction treatment.

    Priorities - Frances Jackson for NC House

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frances Vinell Jackson · francesjackson.com

    “families in District 45 still need better access to mental health and addiction treatment”
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