Jeff Jackson

Jeff Jackson
Born	12 9, 1982
Birthplace	North Carolina, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician, attorney, military officer
Title	Attorney General of North Carolina
Known for	Attorney General of North Carolina

Jeff Jackson (born September 12, 1982) is an American politician, attorney, and military veteran serving as the Attorney General of North Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party, Jackson previously represented portions of Mecklenburg County in the North Carolina Senate and briefly served in the United States House of Representatives representing North Carolina's 14th congressional district. As Attorney General, Jackson has overseen major criminal prosecutions, pursued health care fraud cases, and engaged in legal actions against the federal government over disaster relief funding for North Carolina communities. His tenure has been marked by an active approach to both law enforcement and civil litigation on behalf of the state, including efforts to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in FEMA infrastructure funds for North Carolina.

Early Life

Jeff Jackson was born on September 12, 1982, and grew up in North Carolina. Details regarding his parents and early childhood are limited in available sources. Jackson developed an interest in public service at a young age, which would later manifest in both his military career and his entry into elected politics. He is known to have served in the United States Army, deploying to Afghanistan as part of the U.S. military's operations there. His military service informed much of his later political identity and his approach to governance, with Jackson frequently referencing his time in uniform during his political campaigns and legislative work. Jackson holds the rank of a military officer in the reserve component of the armed forces.

Career

North Carolina State Senate

Jeff Jackson entered electoral politics when he won a seat in the North Carolina Senate, representing a district covering portions of Mecklenburg County, which includes the city of Charlotte. During his time in the state legislature, Jackson became known for his engagement with constituents and his use of social media to explain legislative processes and policy decisions. He served in the North Carolina Senate for several terms, during which he focused on issues including criminal justice, veterans' affairs, and government transparency.

Congressional Service

Jackson subsequently served in the United States House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 14th congressional district. His time in Congress, while relatively brief, included work on issues relevant to his North Carolina constituents. Jackson later transitioned from federal legislative service to pursue statewide office in North Carolina.

Attorney General of North Carolina

Jeff Jackson serves as the Attorney General of North Carolina, the state's chief legal officer. In this role, he oversees the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) and is responsible for criminal prosecutions handled at the state level, consumer protection, and representing the state in civil litigation. Jackson's tenure as Attorney General has encompassed a range of high-profile legal actions, criminal cases, and community engagement initiatives.

Criminal Prosecutions

As Attorney General, Jackson has overseen significant criminal prosecution efforts. On February 19, 2026, Jackson announced that his office had secured a life sentence in a Durham murder conviction. The announcement, issued as an official press release from the North Carolina Department of Justice, highlighted the office's role in pursuing serious violent crime cases at the state level.

In addition to violent crime prosecutions, Jackson's office has pursued cases involving financial fraud in the health care sector. On January 30, 2026, Jackson announced a health care fraud conviction and settlement involving Kathy Briggs, co-owner of Neveah & Company, a health care-related business. The case represented part of the Attorney General's broader efforts to combat fraud that affects North Carolina's health care system and the consumers who rely on it.

FEMA and Disaster Relief Advocacy

A significant portion of Jackson's work as Attorney General in early 2026 has involved legal actions related to federal disaster relief funding for North Carolina. The state, which has faced significant natural disaster damage to its infrastructure, was slated to receive approximately $200 million through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. When the release of these funds was disrupted, Jackson took legal action to compel their distribution.

On February 18, 2026, Jackson asked a federal court to enforce its earlier order requiring FEMA to reinstate North Carolina's $200 million infrastructure program under the BRIC initiative. In a video statement and accompanying press release from the North Carolina Department of Justice, Jackson outlined the state's position that FEMA was obligated to follow through on the previously approved funding commitments. The legal filing sought to ensure that North Carolina communities that had been counting on the federal funds for rebuilding and infrastructure resilience projects would receive the money as planned.

Jackson's FEMA-related legal efforts were part of a broader, multi-state initiative. According to reporting by NC Newsline, Jackson was one of nearly two dozen state leaders around the country who joined a motion in federal court on February 18, 2026, asking the court to release FEMA rebuilding funds. The coalition of state attorneys general and other officials argued that the federal government was obligated to distribute disaster mitigation funds that had already been allocated and, in many cases, were urgently needed by communities still recovering from natural disasters.

The impact of the federal funding dispute on North Carolina communities was reported in detail by WRAL. According to the outlet's reporting in February 2026, millions in federal disaster mitigation funds had been reimbursed to some North Carolina communities, while others reported receiving no funds at all. The situation created a patchwork of outcomes across the state, with some towns still waiting for millions in reimbursements while others awaited initial distributions. The legal dispute over the BRIC program and other FEMA funding streams placed Jackson's office at the center of a significant intergovernmental conflict with direct consequences for North Carolina residents and local governments.

Community Engagement and the Dogwood Awards

Beyond litigation and prosecution, Jackson has used his office to recognize community contributions by North Carolina residents. On February 17, 2026, Jackson presented the Attorney General's Dogwood Awards to several individuals in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The Dogwood Awards are a recognition bestowed by the Attorney General's office to honor North Carolinians who have made notable contributions to their communities.

Among the recipients recognized on that date was Margaret Dudley, who was honored with a Dogwood Award in a separate announcement by the Attorney General's office. The press release from the NCDOJ highlighted Dudley's contributions, though detailed information about the specific nature of her recognized service was not elaborated upon in the available source material.

The Dogwood Award ceremonies represent part of a broader pattern in Jackson's approach to the Attorney General's office, in which public-facing engagement and community recognition complement the more traditional prosecutorial and litigation functions of the department.

Personal Life

Jeff Jackson is a military veteran who served in the United States Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan. He resides in North Carolina. Jackson has been known for his active presence on social media platforms, where he has communicated directly with constituents about policy matters, legislative developments, and the work of the Attorney General's office. Specific details regarding his family life, while referenced in various public contexts during his political campaigns, are limited in the available sourced material. Jackson is a member of the Democratic Party.

Recognition

As Attorney General, Jackson has received attention for his legal actions on behalf of North Carolina, particularly his efforts to secure federal disaster relief funding. His pursuit of the FEMA BRIC program funds and his participation in multi-state legal coalitions have placed him in the national conversation regarding state-federal relations and disaster recovery policy. His office's Dogwood Awards program has also served as a vehicle for recognizing community service across North Carolina.

Jackson's earlier political career, including his service in the North Carolina Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, established his public profile in the state. His use of social media to explain government processes and engage directly with constituents attracted significant attention during his legislative career and contributed to his statewide name recognition ahead of his campaign for Attorney General.

Other People Named Jeff Jackson

The name Jeff Jackson is shared by several other notable individuals across different fields:

• Jeff Jackson (born 1974), a hurdler who competed internationally representing the United States Virgin Islands.
• Jeff Jackson (born 1961), an American basketball coach.
• Jeff Jackson (born 1955), an ice hockey coach, notably associated with collegiate hockey programs. In February 2026, College Hockey News published a feature interview with this Jeff Jackson discussing his career in collegiate hockey, including his association with the Lake Superior State program.
• Jeff Jackson (born 1965), a Canadian ice hockey player and executive.
• Jeff Jackson (born 1972), an American baseball player.