Andy Berry
Andy Berry | |
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Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 11th district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Chris Caughman |
Personal details | |
Born | Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Cattle farmer |
Andy Berry is a Mississippi state senator, representing the 35th district in the Mississippi State Senate since 2024. His district covers parts or all of Copiah, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson.
Biography
[edit]Berry was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Simpson County Academy, Copiah Lincoln Community College, and Mississippi State University.[1] He has worked for the Mississippi Cattlemen's Association and the affiliated Mississippi Beef Council.[2]
A Republican, Berry ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate upon the retirement of Chris Caughman.[3][2] He was uncontented in the primary and general election.[4] In the state senate, he is on the following committees: Agriculture. County Affairs, Economic and Workforce Development, Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res, Finance, Forestry, Highways and Transportation, Investigate State Offices, and Judiciary, Division B.[1]
He is married to Jennifer Berry and is of Baptist faith.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Andy Berry". Mississippi State Legislature. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Lieb, David A.; Pettus, Emily Wagster (October 29, 2023). "In Mississippi, most voters will have no choice about who represents them in the Legislature". Associated Press. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Corder, Frank (November 29, 2022). "Caughman not seeking re-election to Mississippi State Senate". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Andy Berry". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 28, 2024.