Jeremy England | |
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Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 51st district | |
Assumed office January 7, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Michael Watson |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeremy Thomas England November 11,1982 Ocean Springs,Mississippi,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Melissa England |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Mississippi State University University of Mississippi School of Law |
Occupation | Senior attorney |
Jeremy Thomas England (born November 11,1982) is an American politician serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 51st district since 2020. [1]
England was born in Ocean Springs,Mississippi and attended Pascagoula High School. [1] In high school,he was the first student representative of the Pascagoula City Council Strategic Planning Committee. [2] He served as president of the student council in high school,graduated Top 10 in his class,and was the first of his family to attend college. [2] He graduated from Mississippi State University magna cum laude in the spring of 2005,earning a B.A. degree in Political Science,being recognized as the top Political Science graduate of his class. [2] [3] In late 2005,he entered the University of Mississippi School of Law,graduating in 2008 with a Juris Doctor. [2] He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in October 2,2008. [4]
After graduating from law school,England entered into legal practice at Speed,Seta,Martin,Trivett &Stubley,LLC,where he serves as the only attorney from Mississippi. [4] [5] For his active service in Jackson county,he received the Outstanding Young Lawyer of Mississippi Award for 2014-2015. [6] He went on to serve on the Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Board of Directors,where he was nominated as District Representative to the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. [2] From 2012-2016,he was named a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyer Magazine. [5] He became a Fellow to the American Bar Foundation in 2015. [7]
England ran for election to the 51st district following incumbent State Senator Michael Watson decision to run for election for Secretary of State of Mississippi. [8] England competed against four others in the Republican primary,ultimately coming in second with 35.9% of the vote. [9] As no candidate reached a majority,he competed against contender Moss Point Alderman Gary Wayne Lennep in the Republican primary runoff,achieving 50.2% of the vote,narrowly winning by 38 votes. [9] Although hesitant to accept the results,Lennep eventually conceded the race. [10] [11]
As of 2020,in the Senate,England serves as vice-chair for the Economic and Workforce Development committee and is a member on the following other committees:Constitution;Finance;Gaming;Highways and Transportation;Judiciary,Division A;Judiciary,Division B;and Ports and Marine Resources. [1]
He voted for changing the Mississippi state flag in late June 2020. [12]
England has two children and attends a non-denominational church in Ocean Springs. [1] He is a member of the Jackson County Republican Club and a member of the National Rifle Association of America. [3] He also coaches St. Martin Youth Baseball,while his wife,Melissa England,is a player agent. [3] [13]
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