Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes

Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 108th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 9, 2017
Preceded byMark Formby
Personal details
Born (1968-08-09) August 9, 1968 (age 56)
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Southern Mississippi (BS)

Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes (born August 9, 1968) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 108th district. She was first elected in July 2017 in a special election to succeed Mark Formby, who resigned to lead the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission. Hobgood-Wilkes assumed office on August 9, 2017.[1]

Education

After graduating from Picayune Memorial High School, Hobgood-Wilkes attended Pearl River Community College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in American studies and business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.[2][3]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Hobgood-Wilkes worked as a public relations consultant and insurance agent. She was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in January 2017. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, she served as vice chair of the Marine Resources Committee. During the 2020–2021 legislative session, she served as vice chair of the House Constitution Committee.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Stacey Wilkes sworn in to represent HD 108". Magnolia Tribune. August 9, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  3. ^ "District 108 election less than a week away". WRJW 106.9. 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  4. ^ "Stacey Hobgood Wilkes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  5. ^ "Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2022-02-09.