Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes | |
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| Member of theMississippi House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
| Assumed office August 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Formby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1968-08-09)August 9, 1968 (age 57) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Southern Mississippi (BS) |
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes (born August 9, 1968) is an American politician serving as a member of theMississippi House of Representatives from the 108th district. She was first elected in July 2017 in a special election to succeedMark Formby, who resigned to lead the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission. Hobgood-Wilkes assumed office on August 9, 2017.[1]
After graduating fromPicayune Memorial High School, Hobgood-Wilkes attendedPearl River Community College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in American studies and business administration from theUniversity of Southern Mississippi.[2][3]
Prior to entering politics, Hobgood-Wilkes worked as a public relations consultant and insurance agent. She was elected to theMississippi 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]