Erik R. Fleming
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Erik R. Fleming | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
In office 1999–2008 | |
Preceded by | Tomie Green |
Succeeded by | Kimberly Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | Erik Robert Fleming February 2, 1965 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Jackson State University (BA) |
Erik Robert Fleming (born February 2, 1965) is an American politician who was a member of the
Early and personal life
Fleming was born in
Fleming is married to City of South Fulton, GA Councilwoman Linda Pritchett. He is the father of one son, Sean Christopher, and is a Christian. Erik has been a member of several organizations and boards, including the NAACP, the SCLC, the Mississippi Faith-Based Coalition for Community Renewal, the Mississippi Families for Kids, and the Jackson State University National Alumni Association.[citation needed]
Political career
Fleming was first elected to the
Fleming ran against incumbent U.S. Senator
Fleming served as President of the Young Democrats of Mississippi (1991–1992), Chair of the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee (1996–1999), National Committeeman of The Young Democrats of America (1993–1995), and as campaign manager for the Henry J. Kirksey for Mayor Campaign (1993).
At one time Fleming expressed support for political activist Lyndon LaRouche, but has denounced him several times since.[2][3]
Fleming worked previously as a paralegal for the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance, an abstinence educator with the Mississippi Community Development Corporation, a non-profit agency located in his legislative district. Fleming has also served as chief operating officer for New Horizon Ministries, Inc., a non-profit agency in Jackson.
Fleming won the Mississippi primary for the Democratic Party nomination and then went on and faced Senator
See also
References
- ^ Garofoli, Joe (May 11, 2008). "Web sites enable campaign TV ads on the cheap". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ Erik Fleming's letter April 15, 2005
- ^ Erik Fleming's reply Archived 2011-08-10 at the Wayback Machine November 16, 2006
External links
- Erik Fleming for U.S. Senate official campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org