Jason White

Jason Mark White (born December 28, 1972) is an American politician. He is the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, being elected in 2024. He represents the 48th district, being first elected in 2011. He is a member of the Republican party.

Early life Jason White was born on December 28, 1972. He graduated from Mississippi College, receiving his B.A. He later graduated from the Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his J.D.

He is the president of the Attala County Bar Association. He is a member of the West Historical and Preservation Society and Attala County Farmers Co-op. He serves on the board of directors for the Attala County Forestry Association. He was elected as a Democrat, but switched to Republican in December 2012 after determining his social and budget issues were more in line with the Republican party.

He became the 62nd House speaker in 2024 following a unanimous vote from the other members. Prior, he served as House speaker pro tempore under House Speaker Philip Gunn. As speaker, he runs the chamber, appoints representatives to committees, and determines which legislation is prioritized. He emphasized public school funding reform as one of his objectives in his first speech as speaker.

Personal life He is married to Jolynn McLellan and is a Baptist. He has three children.