Robin Robinson (politician) explained

Robin Robinson
Education:Jones County Junior College (AA)
University of Southern Mississippi (BS)
Birth Place:Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Party:Republican
State Senate:Mississippi
District:42nd
Term Start:January 2, 2024
Predecessor:Chris McDaniel
State House1:Mississippi
District1:88th
Term Start1:August 10, 2020
Term End1:January 2, 2024
Predecessor1:Ramona Blackledge
Successor1:Chuck Blackwell
Birth Date: September 12, 1956

Robin J. Robinson (born September 12, 1956)[1] is an American politician and accountant serving as a member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 42nd district. She assumed office on January 2, 2024. She previously served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 88th district from 2020 to 2024.

Early life and education

Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Robinson attended Northeast Jones High School. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Jones County Junior College and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.[2] [3]

Career

Robinson worked in various roles at Sanderson Farms for 40 years. During her tenure, she worked as cost accountant, chief accountant, chief internal auditor, manager of human resources, manager of organization development, and member of the executive board. She was elected to a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in an August 2020 special election.[4] She was elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 2023.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Robin Robinson's Biography . 2022-03-22 . Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: Corder . Frank . 2020-08-11 . Robinson sworn in to represent House District 88 . 2022-03-22 . Mississippi Politics and News - Y'all Politics . en-US.
  3. Web site: Robin Robinson . 2022-03-22 . billstatus.ls.state.ms.us.
  4. Web site: Robin Robinson (Mississippi) . 2022-03-22 . Ballotpedia . en.
  5. Web site: Mississippi Senate gavels in, establishes new committee aimed at restructuring state government . 2024-01-04 . Magnolia Tribune . en.