Daryl Porter Jr. (politician)
Daryl Porter Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Myers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1990 McComb, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Mississippi (BA) Mississippi College (JD) |
Daryl Porter Jr. (born September 30, 1990) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 98th district. He assumed office on January 7, 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]Porter was born in McComb, Mississippi. After graduating from McComb High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Mississippi and a Juris Doctor from the Mississippi College School of Law.[1]
Career
[edit]As a law student, Porter clerked in the office of the Mississippi Attorney General. He has since worked as a personal injury attorney.[2] He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in November 2019 and assumed office on January 7, 2020.[3] Before his election to the House, Porter had served as a member of the Summit, Mississippi Town Council. After his election, Porter sought permission from the attorney general to continue serving on the town council.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Daryl Porter". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Everett Pepper - Jackson, MS - Pepper & Odom Law Firm". Pepper & Odom. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Daryl Porter Jr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Mississippi man seeks advice on holding 2 offices at once". AP NEWS. December 14, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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