Jackie Addison

Jackie Addison
Addison in 2023
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 45th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2023
Preceded byTalmadge Branch
Personal details
Born (1962-09-14) September 14, 1962
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationSojourner–Douglass College
WebsiteCampaign website

Jacqueline "Jackie" T. Addison (born September 14, 1962) is an American politician who is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 45 in Baltimore City.

Early life and career

Addison was born in Baltimore on September 14, 1962. She graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, afterwards attending Sojourner–Douglass College, where she got a degree in early childhood education.[1]

In 2020, Addison unsuccessfully ran for District 13 of the Baltimore City Council, seeking to replace councilwoman Shannon Sneed, who unsuccessfully ran for council president.[2] She ran on a ticket with outgoing council president Brandon Scott and received support from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 3.[3] She lost the Democratic primary to Antonio Glover, placing second with 26.9 percent of the vote.[4]

In 2022, Addison ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 45, running on a ticket with state senator Cory V. McCray and Caylin Young, the director of the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights.[5] She won the Democratic primary on July 19, placing first with 25.3 percent of the vote.[6][7]

In the legislature

Addison was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[1] She is a member of the House Environment and Transportation Committee.[8]

Personal life

Addison has lived in the Belair-Edison neighborhood of Baltimore for over 30 years.[9]

Electoral history

Baltimore City Council District 13 Democratic primary election, 2020[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Antonio "Tony" Glover 2,830 35.8
Democratic Jackie T. Addison 2,123 26.9
Democratic Akil Patterson 988 12.5
Democratic Clarence J. Thomas 708 9.0
Democratic Wesley D. Hawkins 597 7.6
Democratic Kevin W. Parson 524 6.6
Democratic Raymond Wallace David 134 1.7
Maryland House of Delegates District 45 Democratic primary election, 2022[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackie Addison 9,577 25.3
Democratic Stephanie M. Smith (incumbent) 8,638 22.9
Democratic Caylin Young 8,567 22.7
Democratic Chanel Branch (incumbent) 8,451 22.4
Democratic George Johnson 2,567 6.8
Maryland House of Delegates District 45 election, 2022[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stephanie M. Smith (incumbent) 21,161 32.13
Democratic Jackie Addison 20,912 31.75
Democratic Caylin Young 19,963 30.31
Republican Antonio Barboza 3,582 5.44
Write-in 246 0.37

References

  1. ^ a b "Jacqueline T. Addison, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Wenger, Yvonne (May 22, 2020). "With five open seats, Baltimore City Council will see a 'changing of the guard' in June primary". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  3. ^ Oxenden, McKenna (May 22, 2020). "In Baltimore's District 13, a crowded race with no clear favorite to replace Shannon Sneed". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Official 2020 Presidential Primary Election results for Baltimore City". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 7, 2022). "As the Primary Approaches, Some Legislative Teams Are More Fractured Than Others". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  6. ^ Gaines, Danielle; Kurtz, Josh (July 29, 2022). "Political Notes: Schulz releases statement on governor's race, updates on close contests, and some winners from LCV". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  7. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (August 2, 2022). "Del. Chanel Branch loses her seat in the House as Baltimore City and County primary races settle". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  8. ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (January 5, 2023). "Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  9. ^ Simms, Barry (January 17, 2020). "Belair-Edison residents band together in effort to combat crime". WBAL-TV. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  10. ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  11. ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022.
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