Jamie Franks
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| Jamie Franks | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 19th district |
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| In office 2000 - 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Mark A. DuVall |
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| Born | December 26, 1972 Mooreville, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alisa Parkman |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi, Mississippi College of Law |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Church of God |
Jamie Franks is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 19th district from 2000 through 2007. His district includes 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 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[1] but Franks declined to run.
Franks is a native of Mooreville, Mississippi and is an attorney. He is 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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[edit] External links
- Mississippi State Legislature - Representative Jamie Franks official MS Senate website
- Jamie Franks for Lt. Governor official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jamie Franks (MS) profile
- Follow the Money - Jamie Franks
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