Daryl Porter Jr. (politician)
American attorney & politician (born 1990)
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Daryl Porter Jr. (born September 30, 1990) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 98th district. He assumed office on January 7, 2020.
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Mississippi College (JD)
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Myers |
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| Born | September 30, 1990 McComb, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Mississippi (BA) Mississippi College (JD) |
Early life and education
Porter was born in McComb, Mississippi. After graduating from McComb High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Mississippi and a Juris Doctor from the Mississippi College School of Law.[1]
Career
As a law student, Porter clerked in the office of the Mississippi Attorney General. He has since worked as a personal injury attorney.[2] He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in November 2019 and assumed office on January 7, 2020.[3] Before his election to the House, Porter had served as a member of the Summit, Mississippi Town Council. After his election, Porter sought permission from the attorney general to continue serving on the town council.[4]
