Robin Robinson (politician)

For the journalist, see Robin Robinson.
Robin Robinson
Member of the Mississippi Senate
from the 42nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byChris McDaniel
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 88th district
In office
August 10, 2020 – January 2, 2024
Preceded byRamona Blackledge
Succeeded byChuck Blackwell
Personal details
Born (1956-09-12) September 12, 1956 (age 68)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationJones County Junior College (AA)
University of Southern Mississippi (BS)

Robin J. Robinson (born September 12, 1956)[1] is an American politician and accountant serving as a member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 42nd district. She assumed office on January 2, 2024. She previously served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 88th district from 2020 to 2024.

Early life and education

Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Robinson attended Northeast Jones High School. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Jones County Junior College and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.[2][3]

Career

Robinson worked in various roles at Sanderson Farms for 40 years. During her tenure, she worked as cost accountant, chief accountant, chief internal auditor, manager of human resources, manager of organization development, and member of the executive board. She was elected to a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in an August 2020 special election.[4] She was elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 2023.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Robin Robinson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  2. ^ Corder, Frank (2020-08-11). "Robinson sworn in to represent House District 88". Mississippi Politics and News - Y'all Politics. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  3. ^ "Robin Robinson". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  4. ^ "Robin Robinson (Mississippi)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  5. ^ "Mississippi Senate gavels in, establishes new committee aimed at restructuring state government". Magnolia Tribune. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-04.


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