David Blount

David Lamar Blount (born July 19, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 29th District since 2008. He is Vice Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Early life and education Blount was born on July 19, 1967, in Hinds County. He is an eight-generation Mississippian.

He grew up in Hinds County and graduated from Jackson Preparatory School, a segregation academy, in 1985. He graduated from Davidson College with a bachelor of arts in English.

Career Prior to his election to the Mississippi State Senate, Blount worked as the communications director for Mississippi Secretary of State Eric Clark for 13 years.

In 2007, he defeated two other Democratic opponents to win the Democratic primary for the 29th district, which represents part of Hinds County. He went on to defeat the Republican incumbent senator, Richard White, who had held the seat since 1989.

He currently serves as vice chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Personal life Blount is married with two kids. He is Episcopalian.