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John ReadREPRepublican State Representative, District 112
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John Oliver Read (born July 8, 1941) is an American politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 112th District, being first elected in 1992. Read previously served as a councilman and the City of Gautier's mayor. He became a member of the Republican Party in 2003, having previously been a Democrat. Read's current term ends in January 2028.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Attended
1966
Northeast Louisiana University
BS
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Representative
Mississippi State House of Representatives
1993 - Current
Mayor
City of Gautier
1989 - 1993
Former Member
City of Gautier Council
Pharmacist
Lovelace Drugs
2013 - Current
Employee
SavRex Pharmacy
1974 - 2011
Served
United States Navy
Other Experience1 - 6 of 6
Former Chair
Conservation and Water Resources Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives
Former Member
Ports, Harbors and Airports Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives
Former Member
Gaming Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives
Former Member
Performance Based Budgeting Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives
Former Member
Revenue and Expenditure General Bills Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Rules Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives