Herbert Frierson

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Herbert Frierson
Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives
from the 106th district
In office
1992–2016
Succeeded byJohn Glen Corley
Personal details
Born (1958-07-19) July 19, 1958 (age 62)
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Political party Republican

Herbert Frierson (born July 19, 1958) is an American politician. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 106th District, being first elected in 1991 and resigning June 30, 2016 upon his appointment as Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Revenue. He is a member of the Republican party. [1]

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References

  1. "Herbert Frierson". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2015.