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Angela Cockerham
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 96th district |
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| Assumed office 2006 |
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| Born | August 20, 1976 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent (since 2019) Democratic (until 2019) |
| Residences | Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Jackson State University Tufts University Loyola University, New Orleans |
| Occupation | Attorney, law professor |
Angela Cockerham is an American politician. She currently serves as an Independent member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She represents the 96th district in Mississippi.
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Who is Angela Cockerham?
Angela Cockerham was born on August 20, 1976, in Jackson, Mississippi. She went to several universities, including Jackson State University and Tufts University. She also studied law at Loyola University, New Orleans. Before becoming a politician, she worked as a lawyer and a law professor.
Her Work in the Mississippi House
Angela Cockerham first joined the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2006. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Mississippi. She represents the 96th district, which means she speaks for the people living in that area.
In 2013, she joined the House appropriations committee. This committee is very important because it decides how the state's money will be spent. They work on the state budget and make sure funds go to different programs and services.
Voting Her Conscience
Angela Cockerham has said that she votes based on what she believes is right. She doesn't just vote with her political party. She explained her approach by saying:
"When I'm casting my vote, I'm voting my conscience, based upon what is in the best interest for my district and the state."
This means she tries to make choices that are best for the people she represents and for all of Mississippi.
Her Political Stance
For many years, Angela Cockerham was a member of the Democratic Party. However, in 2019, she became an Independent. This means she doesn't belong to a major political party anymore.
In 2017, a group called the American Conservative Union (ACU) looked at how politicians voted. They found that Angela Cockerham was the most conservative Democrat in the Mississippi House. Her voting record showed she often agreed with more conservative ideas. This was different from most other Democrats at the time.
