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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 on 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 her election against the previous representative, Ashley Henley.
Jackson-McCray made history in Mississippi politics. She was the first African American to represent DeSoto County in the state Legislature. She is also one of only a few African Americans to represent a legislative district where most of the people are white.
About Hester Jackson-McCray
Early Life and Career
Hester Jackson-McCray was born in Drew, Mississippi, on May 19, 1961. Before she became a politician, she worked as a nurse. She currently lives in Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Making History in Politics
In 2020, Hester Jackson-McCray began her term as a state representative. She represents District 40 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. This district includes parts of DeSoto County. Her election was important because she broke new ground for African American representation in the state.
