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Barbara Blackmon

Barbara Blackmon
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 21st district
In office
January 5, 2016 – January 2, 2024
Preceded byKenneth Wayne Jones
Succeeded byBradford Blackmon
In office
March 16, 1992 – January 6, 2004
Preceded byOllie Mohamed
Succeeded byJoseph C. Thomas
Personal details
Born
Barbara Anita Martin

(1955-12-07) December 7, 1955 (age 69)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1986)
ChildrenMadison, Edward, and Bradford

Barbara Anita Blackmon (nee Martin, born December 7, 1955)[1] is an American lawyer and politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 21st district from 1992 to 2004 and from 2016 to 2024.[2][3] She was also the Democratic Party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2003, losing to Amy Tuck.

  1. ^ Who's Who Among African Americans. Gale Research International, Limited. July 1, 2002. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-7876-5729-1.
  2. ^ "Blackmon carries county & State". Grenadastar.com. August 6, 2003. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "Barbara Blackmon". Billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

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