Nickey Browning Explained

Nickey Browning
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:19 July 1951
Birth Place:Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma Mater:Northeast Mississippi Community College
Mississippi State University
Occupation:Businessman
Spouse:Brenda Smithey
Residence:Ecru, Mississippi

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.

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.

Browning resided in Ecru in Pontotoc County, near Tupelo, Mississippi. He died on October 29, 2024, at the age of 73.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. 2020-10-10. Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: Pender. Geoff. March 26, 2013. Sen. Browning switches to Republican. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161227051605/http://blogs.clarionledger.com/politics/2013/03/26/sen-browning-switches-to-republican/. December 27, 2016. March 27, 2013. Clarion-Ledger.
  3. Web site: Nickey Browning. 2020-10-09. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: Mississippi Sen. Nickey Browning (R) TrackBill. 2020-10-09. trackbill.com. en.
  5. News: Butler . Regina . Pontotoc's former senator Nickey Browning passed away last week . 8 November 2024 . Pontotoc Progress . 5 November 2024.