Fabian Nelson serves as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 66th District, affiliating with the Democratic Party, a position he has held since 2024.[1] Fabian is the first openly LGBTQ lawmaker in Mississippi.[2][3]
Fabian Nelson | |
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| State Representative | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | De'Keither Stamps |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1985 Yazoo City, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Octavius Nelson |
| Residence | Byram, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | Holmes Community College (AA), Jackson State University (BS), American Public University (MBA) |
| Website | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/house/nelson.xml |
References
edit- ^ Pittman, Ashton (August 30, 2023). "Fabian Nelson Will Be Mississippi's First Openly Gay Lawmaker After Runoff Victory". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Walker, Adria R. (December 1, 2023). "Fabian Nelson, Mississippi's first out gay legislator: 'I'm staying true to my constituents'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "Mississippi Elects Fabian Nelson as 1st Gay State Legislator". Advocate. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
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