James Franks (born December 26, 1972, in Mooreville, Mississippi) was the Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party and a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the state's 19th district from 2000 through 2007. His district included Lee, Itawamba and Tishomingo Counties.
He was the Democratic nominee for the office of Lieutenant Governor in the 2007 General Election, but was defeated by Republican State Auditor Phil Bryant on November 6, 2007. Bryant won with 59 percent of the vote.
The Mississippi Clarion-Ledger named Franks as a potential candidate in the special election to fill the seat of resigned U.S. House member Roger Wicker but Franks declined to run.
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External links Mississippi State Legislature - Representative Jamie Franks official MS Senate website Jamie Franks for Lt. Governor official campaign website Project Vote Smart - Representative Jamie Franks (MS) profile Follow the Money - Jamie Franks 2005 2003 1999 campaign contributions