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Charlene Jackson

Republican Party

STH · NY · District 18

Age 60Roosevelt, NY

New York State Assembly District 18

The College of William and Mary—B.A. in Psychology; Howard University School of Law—J.D. cum laude

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Background

Charlene Jackson is the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 18 in 2026. She has more than 30 years of experience in public service, law, economic development, housing, education, and community leadership, including work as a Deputy County Attorney, Economic Development Strategist, Community Development Commissioner, and special counsel for the Nassau County assessor’s office. She has practiced law, managed HUD-funded programs, supported MWBEs, and taught at SUNY Old Westbury and Hofstra Law.

Committee Assignments: No committee assignments available.

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Healthcare

No healthcare-specific position for Charlene Jackson, 2026 Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 18, was found in the reviewed campaign, voter-guide, finance/profile, or local-news sources. Her published priorities focus on affordability, taxes, utilities, jobs, school funding, infrastructure, and community resources rather than healthcare policy.

Healthcare

Economy & Jobs

Charlene Jackson emphasizes small-business development, affordability, utility costs, and career pathways as part of her economic agenda for New York Assembly District 18. She also supports connecting local entrepreneurs with capital, government contracts, and business development resources.

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Prioritize small-business development and affordability in Assembly District 18

2026-10-15

Jackson identified small-business development, school funding, and addressing rising Long Island utility costs as priorities for her Assembly campaign.

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Connect entrepreneurs with capital access and government contracts

2026-03-16

While running for assemblywoman in Nassau County's 18th Assembly District, Jackson said organizations such as the African American Chamber of Commerce help close economic gaps by connecting entrepreneurs with capital, government contracts, and business development resources.

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Economy & Jobs

Immigration

No verified public position by Charlene Jackson on Immigration was found for her 2026 New York State Assembly District 18 campaign. Her official campaign materials list priorities including taxes, utility costs, jobs, and school funding, but do not state an immigration position.

Immigration

Climate & Energy

Charlene Jackson says New York should pursue a balanced climate and energy strategy that protects the environment while preserving affordability, reliability, and quality of life. Her stated priorities include climate-resilient infrastructure for Long Island, cleaner energy and efficiency incentives, a reliable electric grid, and action on rising utility costs.

Specific Actions & Proposals

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Balanced climate strategy with resilient infrastructure and cleaner energy incentives

2026-10-14

Jackson supports investing in drainage, shorelines, roads, utilities, emergency preparedness, cleaner energy, energy efficiency, grants, and infrastructure while keeping the energy transition practical, affordable, and reliable.

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Review Long Island utility monopolies to address affordability

2026-10-15

Jackson said rising utility costs are a campaign priority and called for a closer look at utility monopolies, economies of scale, and ways to make utilities more affordable for residents.

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Climate & Energy

Education

Charlene Jackson identifies strengthening education as a top priority for her 2026 campaign for New York State Assembly District 18. Her education positions emphasize securing more state funding for local schools, improving access to quality education, and developing student career-exploration programs tied to training, internships, and jobs.

Specific Actions & Proposals

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Secure more state funding for local schools

2026-10-21

Jackson says she supports securing additional state funding for local schools so students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

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Expand career exploration, training, internships, and jobs for public school graduates

2026-10-15

Jackson said she is interested in developing Assembly initiatives that create additional programs for students to explore career opportunities and make training, internships, and jobs more accessible to public school graduates.

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Education

Public Safety

No specific Public Safety platform, bill action, or stated Public Safety position was found for Charlene Jackson, Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 18 in the 2026 cycle. Available issue materials emphasize affordability, utility costs, jobs, school funding, infrastructure, and local control rather than policing, crime, courts, gun policy, or other Public Safety proposals.