Tommy Dickerson | |
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Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 43rd district | |
In office 2008 - | |
Personal details | |
Born | Pascagoula,Mississippi,U.S. | November 2,1945
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marie |
Residence(s) | Waynesboro,Mississippi,U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Southern Mississippi,Mississippi College |
Occupation | Attorney |
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