Cheikh Taylor
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 38th district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byTyrone Ellis
Chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party
Assumed office
July 06, 2023
Preceded byTyree Irving
Personal details
Born (1973-12-12) December 12, 1973
Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationHoward University (BS)

Cheikh A. Taylor (born December 12, 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th district. Elected in 2016, he assumed office in 2017. Taylor was elected Chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party July 6, 2023 in an emergency meeting.[1]

Background

Taylor was born in Columbus, Mississippi and raised in Starkville, Mississippi. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University.[2] Taylor was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in 2017. During his tenure in the House, Taylor has served as the vice chair of the County Affairs Committee.[3][4]

References

  1. "Rep. Cheikh Taylor appointed as new chairman of Mississippi Democratic Party". www.wlbt.com. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  2. "Cheikh Taylor". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Archived from the original on 2012-07-15. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  3. "Rep. Cheikh Taylor (D-MS)". cqrcengage.com.
  4. "Cheikh Taylor". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
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