Barbara Blackmon

Barbara Anita Blackmon (nee Martin, born December 7, 1955) is an American lawyer and politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 21st district from 1992 to 2004 and from 2016 to 2024. She was also the Democratic Party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2003, losing to Amy Tuck. Quotes If you’re not being challenged academically, it’s hard to stay motivated. Why hold yourself back. But my mom was never bitter that things didn’t go her way better. She was surrounded by love, and to her that was better than money. Blackmons continue law legacy Retrieved 18 April 2025 Quotes about Barbara Blackmon Barbara considered her mom’s words just short of gospel. She had seen what a challenging life looked like. Blackmons continue law legacy Retrieved 18 April 2025 External links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians Category:Lawyers from the United States Category:Women in law Category:People from Mississippi Category:1955 births Category:Women born in the 1950s Category:Living people