Kabir Karriem | |
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Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 41st district | |
Assumed office January 2016 | |
Preceded by | Esther Harrison |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago,Illinois,U.S. | February 26,1973
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Carolyn Turner |
Residence(s) | Columbus,Mississippi,U.S. |
Education | Mississippi State University |
Profession | businessman |
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