Jamie Franks (politician) explained

Jamie Franks
Office2:Mississippi House of Representatives from the 19th District
Term Start2:1995
Term End2:2007
Office:Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party
Term Start:2010
Term End:2015
Succeeded2:Mark A. DuVall[1]
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:26 December 1972
Birth Place:Mooreville, Mississippi, U.S.
Profession:Attorney

James Franks (born December 26, 1972, in Mooreville, Mississippi) was the Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party and a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the state's 19th district from 2000 through 2007. His district included Lee, Itawamba and Tishomingo Counties.

He was the Democratic nominee for the office of Lieutenant Governor in the 2007 General Election, but was defeated by Republican State Auditor Phil Bryant on November 6, 2007. Bryant won with 59 percent of the vote.

The Mississippi Clarion-Ledger named Franks as a potential candidate in the special election to fill the seat of resigned U.S. House member Roger Wicker[2] but Franks declined to run.

Franks is a native of Mooreville, Mississippi, and is an attorney. He was married to the former Alisa Parkman of Hinds County, and they have two sons. He is a member of the Church of God.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MS State House 019 Race - Nov 04, 2003 . Our Campaigns . 2003-11-04 . 2021-03-23.
  2. http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080101/NEWS/801010366/-1/newsfront