Rufus Straughter

Rufus Straughter DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Rufus StraughterDEMDemocrat American politician
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Rufus E. (Pete) Straughter (born May 4, 1937) is an American politician. He is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 51st District, being first elected in 1994 and serving till 2024. He is a member of the Democratic party.

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Education6 - 6 of 4
Tougaloo College
Attended Economics
Delta State University
BA
Jackson State University
MBA
Jackson State University
MS
Past Positions1 - 1 of 1
Representative
Mississippi State House of Representatives
1996 - 2024
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Member
Elks Club
Current
Member
Haywood County Association of Educators
Current
Member
Mississippi Association of Education
Current
Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Current
Member
National Education Association (NEA)
Current
Member
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
Current
Member
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Current
Former Member
Local and Private Legislation Committee, Mississippi State House of Representatives
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