Briggs Hopson

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Briggs Hopson
Mississippi State Senate District 23
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Attorney
Website	Senate website

Briggs Hopson (b. October 10, 1965) is a Republican member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 23rd Senatorial District.

Education

Hopson attended the University of Mississippi.

Professional experience

Hopson has worked as an Adjunct Professor at the Mississippi College Law School. He is currently an Attorney.

Political experience

Hopson joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 23rd district.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Judiciary, Division B Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Ports and Marine Resources Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Tourism Committee, Mississippi Senate
• Universities and Colleges Committee, Mississippi Senate

Personal life

Hopson and his wife, Allison, have three children.

Contact Information

Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3211

District Address:
405 Long Leaf Cove
Vicksburg, MS 39180

Email:
bhopson@senate.ms.gov

External links

• Mississippi Senator Page
• Biography on Project Vote
• Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007

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