Ralph H. Doxey

Ralph Hindman Doxey (born December 7, 1950) is an American attorney and politician, who served in the Mississippi Senate who represented the 2nd district which encompasses Benton, Marshall and Tippah counties from 2004 to 2008.

Early life and education

Ralph Hindman Doxey was born on December 7, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a grandson of Wall Doxey, who was a U. S. Senator from Mississippi. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.B.A. until 1988. In 2003, Doxey was elected to the Senate, where he was chairman of the Corrections Committee and vice chairman of the Judiciary, Division A committee. He also served on the Fees, Salaries & Administration; Finance; Highways & Transportation and Labor committees. One year after being elected, he switched political parties (from Democrat to Republican). In 2008, he was hired by Governor Haley Barbour to be the Senate Liaison to the Governor, where he still serves.

Personal life

Doxey is married to Jean Hutchinson. They have four children. He is a Presbyterian.