Timaka James-Jones

Timaka James-Jones
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 51st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byRufus Straughter
Personal details
Born (1973-08-16) August 16, 1973 (age 51)
Belzoni, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarvin Vernard Jones
OccupationCircuit Clerk & County Registrar
ProfessionPolitician


Timaka James-Jones serves as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 51st District, affiliating with the Democratic Party, a position she has held since 2024.[1][2]

James-Jones was the first female African-American Justice Court Judge elected in Humphreys County, as well as the first African-American elected female Circuit Clerk in Humphreys County.[3]

  1. ^ Inman, Ed. "Democratic candidates gather for forum in Yazoo City. See what they said". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Corder, Frank (January 2, 2024). "Mississippi Legislature Gavels in for New Term". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks" (PDF). Retrieved April 17, 2024.