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La Keisha Jackson

La Keisha Jackson

State Senator · Senate District 34

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Biography

La Keisha Jackson is a Democratic State Senator representing District 34 in the Indiana Senate, which includes the eastside of Indianapolis and portions of Lawrence, encompassing parts of Center, Washington, Lawrence, and Warren Townships. She was selected by precinct committee persons in April 2024 to fill the remaining term of the late Senator Jean Breaux and was sworn into office shortly thereafter; she was elected in 2024. As a notable position, she serves as Assistant Caucus Chair. Her occupation is Chief Executive Officer of the Pathway Resource Center, and she lives in Indianapolis.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • Political Experience: Prior to the Senate, she served as an Indianapolis City-County Councilor. She was appointed to the Indiana State Senate in 2024 following a caucus vote of 30-15.

Committees

11 assignments
Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Study member
Environmental Affairs Interim Study member
Government Interim Study member
Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services Interim Study member
Public Policy Interim Study member
Public Safety and Military Affairs Interim Study member
State Fair Advisory member
Environmental Affairs ranking democratic member
Health and Provider Services member
Local Government ranking democratic member
Public Policy member

At a glance

Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 34
Mailing
200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204