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Jim Hood
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Matthew Hood (born May 15, 1962) is an American lawyer. He was the 39th Attorney General of Mississippi. He is a Democrat. He was elected in 2003 and left office in 2020.
Quick Facts 39th Attorney General of Mississippi, Governor ...
Jim Hood | |
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39th Attorney General of Mississippi | |
In office January 13, 2004 ā January 9, 2020 | |
Governor | Haley Barbour Phil Bryant |
Preceded by | Mike Moore |
Succeeded by | Lynn Fitch |
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Born | James Matthew Hood (1962-05-15) May 15, 1962 (age 62) New Houlka, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Debra Hood |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Mississippi, Oxford (BA, JD) |
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He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Mississippi in 2019.[1] He lost the election to Tate Reeves.[2]