Tyler McCaughn
American politician
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Tyler McCaughn (born July 14, 1982) is an American politician serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 31st district since 2020.[1]
July 14, 1982
Tyler McCaughn | |
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| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Terry C. Burton |
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| Born | Tyler McCaughn July 14, 1982 Morton, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Jones County Junior College University of Mississippi Mississippi College School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney, cattle farmer, businessman |
| Website | http://tylermccaughn.com/ |
Early life and education
McCaughn was born in Morton, Mississippi, where he attended Morton High School.[1] He attended Jones County Junior College, graduated from the University of Mississippi, and got his Juris Doctor degree from the Mississippi College School of Law.[1]
Career
McCaughn is the owner of several farming-based businesses and a professional limited liability company as an attorney.[2] He served as the former attorney for the town of Hickory, Mississippi; a former municipal judge for the town of Decatur, Mississippi; a former adjunct professor at East Central Community College; and a former attorney for Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V.[3] He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi.[4]
Following outcry over his third DUI arrest, State Senator Terry C. Burton did not seek reelection for the 31st district.[5] McCaughn competed in the Republican primary for the district, securing 73.3% of the vote and 68.3% of the vote in the general election; he assumed office on January 7, 2020.[6]
As of 2020, he is vice-chair for the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Committee and is a member on the following others: Agriculture; Appropriations; County Affairs; Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res; Forestry; Judiciary, Division A; Judiciary, Division B; and Municipalities.[1]
Political positions
Personal life
McCaughn is a member of the Newton Rotary Club and is an Eagle Scout.[2] He is a board member for the Choctaw Council, Boy Scouts of America.[3] He is of United Methodist faith.[1]