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Jeff Jackson has defeated Dan Bishop to become North Carolina’s next attorney general, making him one of the youngest state attorneys general in the country at 42. Jackson has committed to defending abortion rights, dealing with the fentanyl crisis, and supporting LGBTQ rights in his new role. Jackson, known for his large TikTok following, intends to continue using the platform to communicate with the public after being sworn into office on January 1st.
Jeff Jackson, 42, is set to become one of the youngest state attorneys general in the US, having defeated Dan Bishop in the North Carolina attorney general race.
Bishop conceded the race at 11:11 pm according to reporter Tim Boyum on X (formerly Twitter). This deepens the Republicans’ losing streak in state attorney general races, which dates back to 1896.
Jackson has vowed to safeguard abortion rights, promising not to defend SB 20, the state’s 12-week abortion ban. He also plans to prioritize tackling the fentanyl crisis immediately upon taking office.
During his campaign, Jackson challenged Bishop’s extremist positions and cautioned against electing such a figure as the state’s attorney general, describing it as a “dangerous experiment”.
The implications of this race will significantly affect LGBTQ rights in North Carolina. Unlike Bishop, the author of the discriminatory House Bill 2, Jackson pledges to advocate for the LGBTQ community.
Notably, Jackson, a prevalent TikTok user, intends to continue utilizing the platform to communicate with the public post swearing-in. He is set to take office on January 1st.
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