John Read (Mississippi politician)

• Republican (2003–present)
• Democratic (until 2003)

John Read
Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 112th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 1993
Spouse	Patricia
Residence	Gautier, Mississippi
Education	Northeast Louisiana University (BS)
Occupation	Pharmacist politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy

John Oliver Read (born July 8, 1941) is an American politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 112th District, being first elected in 1992. Read previously served as a councilman and the City of Gautier's mayor. ^[1] He became a member of the Republican Party in 2003, having previously been a Democrat. ^{[2] [3]} Read's current term ends in January 2028. ^[1]

References

1. "John Read". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
2. "John Read". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
3. "Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck and Other Party-Switchers Visit With President Bush". Free Republic. September 2, 2003. Retrieved February 19, 2017.