John Read (Mississippi politician)

John Oliver Read (born July 8, 1941) is an American politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 112th District, being first elected in 1992. Read previously served as a councilman and the City of Gautier's mayor.[1] He became a member of the Republican Party in 2003, having previously been a Democrat.[2][3] Read's current term ends in January 2028.[1]

John Read
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 112th district
Assumed office
January 5, 1993
Preceded byRay Vecchio
Personal details
Born
John Oliver Read

(1941-07-08) July 8, 1941 (age 82)
Bunkie, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party
SpousePatricia
ResidenceGautier, Mississippi
Education
Occupation
  • Pharmacist
  • politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy

References edit

  1. ^ a b "John Read". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "John Read". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck and Other Party-Switchers Visit With President Bush". Free Republic. September 2, 2003. Retrieved February 19, 2017.