Shanelle Jackson - Ballotpedia

Shanelle Jackson is originally from Detroit, Michigan. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and master's degree in social justice from Marygrove College. Shanelle volunteers with the Empowerment Fund, an organization she co-founded to provide mentorship to local youth. She attends Word of Faith church, where she has been involved in youth and music ministries.

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Shanelle works in state government affairs for a global company focused on sustainability,

Shanelle previously served as a State Representative for District 9. She served three terms from 2007 to 2012.

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As a State Representative, supported policies intended to increase local job opportunities, assist disadvantaged businesses, and reform insurance practices.

As a State Representative, advocated for policies to protect families from housing foreclosure.

- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Advocates for narrowing pay equity gaps.
- As a State Representative, supported policies intended to increase local job opportunities, assist disadvantaged businesses, and reform insurance practices.
- As a State Representative, advocated for policies to protect families from housing foreclosure.

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As of May 1, 2026, Shanelle Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a State Representative, supported legislation expanding access to vocational trades in schools.

- As a State Representative, supported legislation expanding access to vocational trades in schools.

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Supports environmental sustainability, decarbonization, and the circular economy in the Great Lakes region.

- Supports environmental sustainability, decarbonization, and the circular economy in the Great Lakes region.

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