Gregory Elliott
Mississippi politician
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Gregory Elliott is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 82nd district.[1][2] He was first elected in a special election on April 22, 2025 to succeed Democratic representative Charles Young Jr., who died in office.[3] The district is based in Lauderdale County and is centered around the city of Meridian.[4]
Gregory Elliott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
| Assumed office April 22, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Young Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic Party[n 1] |
| Education | Jackson State University |
Personal life and career
Political positions
Department of Education
Elliott opposes cuts to and the dismantling of the Department of Education.[10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | Gregory Elliott | 805 | 65.5 | |
| Unaffiliated | Joseph Norwood | 424 | 34.5 | |
| Total votes | 1,229 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | Gregory Elliott | 556 | 40.32 | |
| Unaffiliated | Joseph Norwood | 413 | 29.95 | |
| Unaffiliated | Joseph A. Denson | 410 | 29.73 | |
| Total votes | 1,379 | 100 | ||
