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Tyrone Ellis
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th district |
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| In office January 1980 – 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Reed Herring |
| Succeeded by | Cheikh Taylor |
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| Born | July 31, 1946 Starkville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Tyrone Ellis, born on July 31, 1946, is an American pastor and politician. He served for many years in the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Mississippi. He was a member of the Democratic party.
Before becoming a politician, Mr. Ellis worked as a dairy farmer. He was also a general contractor, which means he managed building projects. He also serves as a pastor at the Running Water Baptist Church. This church is located in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
Tyrone Ellis's Political Career
Mr. Ellis was first elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1979. He represented the 38th District. He worked as a state representative for a long time. In June 2017, he announced that he was retiring from politics. He continued his work as a pastor after leaving his political role.
Early Life and Education
Tyrone Ellis went to school at Moor High School. This school is located in Crawford, Mississippi.
