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Jamie Franks (politician)

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Jamie Franks
Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party
In office
2010–2015
Mississippi House of Representatives from the 19th District
In office
2000–2007
Succeeded byMark A. DuVall[1]
Personal details
Born (1972-12-26) December 26, 1972 (age 51)
Mooreville, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi (BA)
Mississippi College (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

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.

References

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  1. ^ "MS State House 019 Race - Nov 04, 2003". Our Campaigns. November 4, 2003. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  2. ^ [1][dead link]
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Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
2007
Vacant
Title next held by
Tim Johnson