Timaka James-Jones serves as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 51st District, affiliating with the Democratic Party, a position she has held since 2024.[1][2]
Timaka James-Jones | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Rufus Straughter |
Personal details | |
Born | Belzoni, Mississippi | August 16, 1973
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marvin Vernard Jones |
Occupation | Circuit Clerk & County Registrar |
Profession | Politician |
James-Jones was the first female African-American Justice Court Judge elected in Humphreys County, as well as the first African-American elected female Circuit Clerk in Humphreys County.[3]
References
edit- ^ Inman, Ed. "Democratic candidates gather for forum in Yazoo City. See what they said". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Corder, Frank (January 2, 2024). "Mississippi Legislature Gavels in for New Term". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks" (PDF). Retrieved April 17, 2024.