Jackie Glass (politician)

Jackie Hope Glass
Glass in 2024
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
January 12, 2022
Preceded byJay Jones
Constituency89th district (2022–2024)
93rd district (2024–present)
Personal details
BornJacqueline Hope Glass
1984 (age 40–41)
PartyDemocratic
Children2
EducationSouthern Illinois University Carbondale (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service2002–2013

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hope Glass (born 1984) is an American politician and consultant from Virginia. A Democrat, she was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in a special election for the 89th district in 2022, winning the seat vacated by retiring Delegate Jay Jones.[1] Glass now represents the 93rd district, which covers part of the city of Norfolk.[2]

Early life and education

Glass was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in workforce education training and development from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2014.[1]

Career

In 2002, Glass enlisted in the United States Navy and served until 2013.[3]

After graduating from college, Glass moved to Norfolk, Virginia, and has worked as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and instructional system designer. Glass is a member of the NAACP Norfolk branch, the Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Emergency Response Team. She was president of the Ballentine Civic League, a board member of Reading Enriches All Children (REACH), a board member of the Young Investors Group, and an ambassador to the United State of Women Summit.[1][2]

Local politics

On May 1, 2018, Glass ran for a seat on the Norfolk School Board, placing second with 38.6% of the vote, just 1.9% behind Carlos Clanton.[4] On November 2, 2021, Glass ran in a special election for a seat on the Norfolk City Council, again placing second with 25.8% of the vote behind incumbent Danica Royster.[5]

2022 Virginia House of Delegates special election

On January 11, 2022, Glass ran in the special election for the 89th district, held to replace the incumbent Jay Jones. She won with 52.41% of the vote, defeating Republican Giovanni Dolmo.[6]

2023 Virginia House of Delegates election

Glass was elected to the 93rd district of the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jackie Glass (Virginia)". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  3. ^ "Norfolk Voters Preparing For Superward 7 Council Race » The New Journal and Guide". The New Journal and Guide. August 5, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » Candidate Profile..." Virginia Elections Database. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "2021 November General". results.elections.virginia.gov. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "2022 January Special". results.elections.virginia.gov. Archived from the original on June 1, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Ian Munro (November 7, 2023). "Virginia House District 93 winner: Del. Jackie Glass". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2025.