Cecil Brown (Mississippi politician)

Cecil C. Brown (born June 22, 1944) is an American politician. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 66th District, from 1999 to 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party.^[1]

Cecil Brown
Member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission from the Central District
In office January 2016 (2016-Jan) – January 1, 2020 (2020-01-01)
Preceded by	Lynn Posey
Succeeded by	Brent Bailey
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 66th district
In office January 5, 2000 – January 5, 2016
Preceded by	Ken Stribling
Succeeded by	Jarvis Dortch
Personal details
Born	Cecil C. Brown (1944-06-22) June 22, 1944 (age 80) Meridian, Mississippi
Political party	Democratic
Children	4
Residence	Jackson, Mississippi
Alma mater	University of Mississippi (B.A.) University of Texas (M.P.A.)
Occupation	Politician

In the 1999 general election, Brown defeated three-term Republican incumbent Ken Stribling in what had been considered a fairly safe seat for the Republicans. During his second term, he was appointed to chair the House Education Committee.^[2] He was elected to the Mississippi Public Service Commission in 2015 with 53% of the vote.^[3] In 2019, he stated he wouldn't seek reelection.^[4] In the 2019 general election, Republican Brent Bailey defeated Democratic candidate De'Keither Stamps to succeed Brown on the Commission.^[5]

References

1. "Cecil Brown". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
2. Elkins, Ashley (March 1, 2005). "Brown tapped as new House Education chairman". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
3. "Mississippi - Summary Vote Results". Associated Press. August 5, 2015. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016.
4. "Cecil Brown Won't Run Again as Mississippi Utility Regulator". Jackson Free Press. Associated Press. December 11, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
5. Pittman, Ashton. "A New Dynamic: Shanda Yates' Surprise Victory". Jackson Free Press. Retrieved April 8, 2022.