Eric Powell | |
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Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 4th district | |
In office 2008-2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Red Bay,Alabama | June 6,1966
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Corinth,Mississippi |
Alma mater | University of Mississippi |
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