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Doug Anderson
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| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 27th district |
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| In office January 1980 – January 1993 |
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 31-E district |
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| In office January 1976 – January 1980 |
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| Born | February 18, 1939 Hinds County, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 2013 (aged 74) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Douglas Leavon Anderson (born February 18, 1939 – died April 13, 2013) was an important American educator and politician from Mississippi. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Anderson first became a politician in 1976. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives. He served there until 1980. After that, he won an election to the Mississippi State Senate. He served in the State Senate until 1992.
A Life of Public Service
A Pioneer in Politics
When Douglas Anderson was elected in 1976, he made history. He, along with Horace Buckley and Fred Banks, were among the first four African-Americans elected to the Mississippi Legislature in the 20th century. The first was Robert G. Clark, Jr., who was elected in 1967. This was a big step forward for civil rights in Mississippi.
After his time in the State Senate, Anderson continued to serve his community. From 1994 until his death in 2013, he was a member of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. This group helps manage the local government in Hinds County.
An Educator's Journey
Before becoming a full-time politician, Douglas Anderson was dedicated to education. He taught in public schools in Meridian, Mississippi and his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi.
He also worked as a mathematics professor at Jackson State University. He taught there from 1965 to 1987. This shows his commitment to helping young people learn and grow.
