Wayne Dowdy
American politician (born 1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Wayne Dowdy (born July 27, 1943) is an American politician, lawyer and jurist from Mississippi. He was first elected in a 1981 special election and served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1989. He later served as chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.
Quick Facts City Attorney of McComb, Mississippi, Mayor ...
Wayne Dowdy | |
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City Attorney of McComb, Mississippi | |
In office 2009–2018 | |
Mayor | Zachary Patterson Quordiniah N. Lockley |
Preceded by | John H. White |
Succeeded by | Angela Cockerham |
Chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party | |
In office 2004–2008 | |
Preceded by | Rickey L. Cole |
Succeeded by | Jamie Franks (acting) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 4th district | |
In office July 7, 1981 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Jon Hinson |
Succeeded by | Mike Parker |
Mayor of McComb, Mississippi | |
In office 1978–1981 | |
Preceded by | John S. Thompson |
Judge of the McComb Municipal Court | |
In office 1970–1974 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Wayne Dowdy (1943-07-27) July 27, 1943 (age 80) Fitzgerald, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Dowdy |
Education | Millsaps College (BA) Mississippi College (LLB) |
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