Jeremy England (politician)

England was born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and attended Pascagoula High School.[1] In high school, he was the first student representative of the Pascagoula City Council Strategic Planning Committee.[2] He served as president of the student council in high school, graduated Top 10 in his class, and was the first of his family to attend college.[2] He graduated from Mississippi State University magna cum laude in the spring of 2005, earning a B.A. degree in Political Science, being recognized as the top Political Science graduate of his class.[2][3] In late 2005, he entered the University of Mississippi School of Law, graduating in 2008 with a Juris Doctor.[2] He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in October 2nd, 2008.[4]

After graduating from law school, England entered into legal practice at Speed, Seta, Martin, Trivett & Stubley, LLC, where he serves as the only attorney from Mississippi.[4][5] For his active service in Jackson county, he received the Outstanding Young Lawyer of Mississippi Award for 2014-2015.[6] He went on to serve on the Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Board of Directors, where he was nominated as District Representative to the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.[2] From 2012-2016, he was named a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyer Magazine.[5] He became a Fellow to the American Bar Foundation in 2015.[7]

England ran for election to the 51st district following incumbent State Senator Michael Watson decision to run for election for Secretary of State of Mississippi.[8] England competed against four others in the Republican primary, ultimately coming in second with 35.9% of the vote.[9] As no candidate reached a majority, he competed against contender Moss Point Alderman Gary Wayne Lennep in the Republican primary runoff, achieving 50.2% of the vote, narrowly winning by 38 votes.[9] Although hesitant to accept the results, Lennep eventually conceded the race.[10][11]

As of 2020, in the Senate, England serves as vice-chair for the Economic and Workforce Development committee and is a member on the following other committees: Constitution; Finance; Gaming; Highways and Transportation; Judiciary, Division A; Judiciary, Division B; and Ports and Marine Resources.[1]

He voted for changing the Mississippi state flag in late June of 2020.[12]

England has two children and attends a non-denominational church in Ocean Springs.[1] He is a member of the Jackson County Republican Club and a member of the National Rifle Association.[3] He also coaches St. Martin Youth Baseball, while his wife, Melissa England, is a player agent.[3][13]