Charles Jim Beckett (born July 25, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 23rd District, being first elected in 2002. He is a member of the Republican party.[1] He resigned from the House on September 22, 2022, after Governor Tate Reeves appointed him executive director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff.[2]
Charles Beckett | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
In office 2003 – September 22, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Joe T. Grist Jr. |
Succeeded by | Perry Van Bailey |
Personal details | |
Born | Bruce, Mississippi, U.S. | July 25, 1958
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Education | Northwest Community College University of Mississippi (BA) University of Mississippi School of Law (JD) |
References
edit- ^ "Jim Beckett". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ Summerhays, Anne (October 25, 2022). "Governor Reeves sets special election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 23". Y'all Politics. Retrieved December 7, 2022.