Representative Oscar Denton

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NameOscar Denton
PositionRepresentative
Statestate representatives     Mississippi     
PartyDemocratic
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Oscar Denton, born on July 30, 1953, is an American politician who has been serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 55th district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Representative Oscar Denton



Oscar Denton - Biography

Oscar Denton, born on July 30, 1953, is an American politician who has been serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 55th district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early Life and Education: Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Denton completed his high school education at Rosa A. Temple High School.

Political Career: Denton assumed office on November 29, 2013. His current term ends on January 4, 2028. He ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 55 and won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Committee Assignments: Over the years, Denton has been assigned to various committees. In the 2023-2024 tenure, he was assigned to the following committees:

  • House Drug Policy Committee
  • House Gaming Committee
  • House Insurance Committee
  • House Tourism Committee, Vice Chair
  • Transportation Committee
  • Workforce Development Committee

In the 2021-2022 tenure, he was assigned to the Transportation Committee. In the 2020-2021 tenure, he was assigned to the House Tourism Committee, Workforce Development Committee, House Drug Policy Committee, House Gaming Committee, and House Insurance Committee. In the 2019-2020 tenure, he was assigned to the House Gaming Committee, House Insurance Committee, Workforce Development Committee, Transportation Committee, House Tourism Committee, House Drug Policy Committee, and House Technology Committee.

Compensation: As a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, Denton receives a base salary of $23,500/year and a per diem of $157/day.

Personal Life: Denton is a Christian and belongs to the Baptist denomination. He is also a businessman by profession.

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