Michael A. Jackson is a Democratic member of the Maryland State Senate representing District 27, which includes Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's counties. A former sheriff of Prince George's County , he is noted for establishing the state's first 24-hour domestic violence unit and receiving awards such as the 2007 Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and the 2008 Victims' Rights Caucus Award.

Education and Political Experience

• Military Service: Served in the U.S. Marine Corps, inspiring his public service career.
• Law Enforcement Career: Rose through the ranks in the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office, becoming sheriff in 2002 after defeating the incumbent; served two terms until 2010 and was President of the Maryland Sheriffs' Association.
• Maryland House of Delegates: Represented District 27B from January 2015 to January 2021; chaired the Prince George's County Delegation and was a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
• Maryland State Senate: Appointed January 13, 2021, following the death of Senator Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Jr.; serves on various workgroups including those on expungement, veterans' trust, public-private partnerships for schools, and Maryland Transit Administration reorganization.
• Current Role: Deputy Director of Administration and Support Services for the Prince George’s County Department of Homeland Security.