| State senate | Mississippi State |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| District | 3rd |
| Term start | January 2, 1996 |
| Term end | January 7, 2020 |
| Preceded | Pud Graham |
| Succeeded | Kathy Chism |
| Party | Republican (2013–2024) Democratic (before 2013) |
| Birth name | Nickey Reed Browning |
| Birth date | July 19, 1951 |
| Birth place | Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Death date | October 29, 2024 (aged 73) |
| Death place | Sanctuary Hospice House, Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northeast Mississippi Community College Mississippi State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Brenda Smithey |
Nickey Reed Browning (July 19, 1951 – October 29, 2024) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Mississippi Senate, having represented the 3rd District in northeastern Mississippi from 1996 to 2020.
Early life and education
Browning was born in Ponotoc, Mississippi, on July 19, 1951.[1] He attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and graduated from Mississippi State University.[1]
Political career
On March 27, 2013, Browning switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.[2] He did not file for re-election in 2020.[3]
Personal life and death
Browning was a member of the Lions Club.[4] He was a Methodist.[4]
Browning resided in Ecru in Pontotoc County, near Tupelo, Mississippi. He died on October 29, 2024, at the age of 73.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ Pender, Geoff (March 26, 2013). "Sen. Browning switches to Republican". Clarion-Ledger. Archived December 27, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ^ "Nickey Browning". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "Mississippi Sen. Nickey Browning (R) | TrackBill". trackbill.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ Butler, Regina (5 November 2024). "Pontotoc's former senator Nickey Browning passed away last week". Pontotoc Progress. Retrieved 8 November 2024.