Jackson Miller
Jackson Hunter Miller (born April 30, 1967) is an American politician. In 2022, he was appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin as the Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. From 2006 to 2018, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 50th district, made up of the city of Manassas and part of Prince William County in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Republican Party, and was the House majority whip from 2012 to 2018. In the 2017 elections, Miller was defeated by Democratic socialist challenger Lee J. Carter in what was considered an upset.
Jackson Miller | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 50th district | |
In office November 29, 2006 – January 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Harry Parrish |
Succeeded by | Lee Carter |
Personal details | |
Born | Jackson Hunter Miller April 30, 1967 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Suzanne Miller (m. 1994; died 2017); Amy Tobias |
Children | Jackson Jr. and Nathaniel |
Residence | Manassas, Virginia |
Alma mater | Virginia Commonwealth University |
Occupation | Director of Department of Criminal Justice Services, Real estate agent, Former Police Officer for Prince William County Police |
Committees | Commerce and Labor Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1989–1999 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | United States Army Reserve |
Miller has served on the House committees on Commerce and Labor (2010–2018), Courts of Justice (2008–2018), General Laws (2008–2009), Privileges and Elections (2007–2018), and Science and Technology (2007–2009).