Theresa “Tess” Jackson

Theresa “Tess” is an educator running for the West Virginia House of Delegates. Tess was a leader in the 2018 and 2018 teacher strikes. These moments of collective activism inspired her to run for office. When faced with a choice between leaving her state for a better life and fighting to change it, she chose to fight. She is focused on securing adequate funding for public schools and access to healthcare for all.