Tyler McCaughn

Tyler McCaughn
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 7, 2020
Preceded byTerry C. Burton
Personal details
Born
Tyler McCaughn

(1982-07-14) July 14, 1982 (age 42)
Morton, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materJones County Junior College
University of Mississippi
Mississippi College School of Law
OccupationAttorney, cattle farmer, businessman
Websitehttp://tylermccaughn.com/

Tyler McCaughn (born July 14, 1982) is an American politician serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 31st district since 2020.[1]

Early life and education

McCaughn was born in Morton, Mississippi, where he attended Morton High School.[1] He attended Jones County Junior College, graduated from the University of Mississippi, and got his Juris Doctor degree from the Mississippi College School of Law.[1]

Career

McCaughn is the owner of several farming-based businesses and a professional limited liability company as an attorney.[2] He served as the former attorney for the town of Hickory, Mississippi; a former municipal judge for the town of Decatur, Mississippi; a former adjunct professor at East Central Community College; and a former attorney for Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V.[3] He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi.[4]

Following outcry over his third DUI arrest, State Senator Terry C. Burton did not seek reelection for the 31st district.[5] McCaughn competed in the Republican primary for the district, securing 73.3% of the vote and 68.3% of the vote in the general election; he assumed office on January 7, 2020.[6]

As of 2020, he is vice-chair for the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Committee and is a member on the following others: Agriculture; Appropriations; County Affairs; Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res; Forestry; Judiciary, Division A; Judiciary, Division B; and Municipalities.[1]

Political positions

He has called for infrastructure improvements to increase industry and has advocated for lawmakers working together.[7]

He voted against changing the state flag in 2020, although stating that he was "conflicted."[8]

Personal life

McCaughn is a member of the Newton Rotary Club and is an Eagle Scout.[2] He is the board member for the Choctaw Council, Boy Scouts of America.[3] He is of United Methodist faith.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Tyler McCaughn". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. ^ a b "Tyler McCaughn | for State Senate 31". Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  3. ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  4. ^ "J. Tyler McCaughn – Land Title Association of Mississippi". ltams.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  5. ^ Bologna, Giacomo. "Following 3rd DUI arrest, Terry Burton resigning from leadership, won't seek re-election". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  6. ^ "Tyler McCaughn". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  7. ^ Kelly, Erin (4 January 2020). "New East Mississippi lawmakers to focus on economic development, infrastructure". Meridian Star. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  8. ^ Kelly, Erin (29 June 2020). "Lawmakers cite unity after changing flag". Meridian Star. Retrieved 2020-10-16.