Barbara Blackmon

This article is about the American politician. For the American art historian, see Barbara Blackmun. For the Australian writer and poet, see Barbara Blackman.

Barbara Blackmon
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 21st district
In office
January 5, 2016 – January 2, 2024
Preceded byKenneth Wayne Jones
Succeeded byBradford Blackmon
In office
March 16, 1992 – January 6, 2004
Preceded byOllie Mohamed
Succeeded byJoseph C. Thomas
Personal details
Born
Barbara Anita Martin

(1955-12-07) December 7, 1955 (age 68)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
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(m. 1986)​
ChildrenMadison Edward and Bradford Jerome

Barbara Anita Blackmon (nee Martin, born December 7, 1955)[1] is an American lawyer and politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 21st district from 1992 to 2004 and from 2016 to 2024.[2][3] She was also the Democratic Party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2003, losing to Amy Tuck.

  1. ^ Who's Who Among African Americans. Gale Research International, Limited. July 1, 2002. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-7876-5729-1.
  2. ^ "Blackmon carries county & State". Grenadastar.com. August 6, 2003. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "Barbara Blackmon". Billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved January 10, 2019.