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Hester Jackson-McCray
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 40th district |
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| Assumed office January 7, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Ashley Henley |
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| Born | May 19, 1961 Drew, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Horn Lake, Mississippi, U.S. |
Hester Jackson-McCray (born May 19, 1961) is an American politician from the state of Mississippi. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She serves as the representative for District 40 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. She won this position by defeating the person who held the job before her, Ashley Henley.
Hester Jackson-McCray made history. She was the first African American to represent DeSoto County in the Legislature. She also became one of only three African Americans to represent a legislative district that was mostly white since the time of Reconstruction.
About Hester Jackson-McCray
Hester Jackson-McCray was born on May 19, 1961. Her birthplace was Drew, Mississippi. Before becoming a politician, she worked as a nurse. Today, she lives in Horn Lake, Mississippi.
