Robert L. Jackson | |
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Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 6, 2004 –January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Delma Furniss |
Succeeded by | Reginald Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | Lambert,Mississippi,U.S. | August 15,1955
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Marks,Mississippi |
Robert L. Jackson (born August 15,1955) is an American politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate,representing the 11th district from 2004 to 2024. [1] [2] He was succeeded by his son,Reginald Jackson. [3]
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