Lane Taylor (politician)
Lane Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office April 29, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jenifer Branning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jordan Chambliss |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Legislative website Campaign website |
Lane Taylor is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 18th district. A Republican, he was first elected in an April 2025 nonpartisan special election to succeed Republican senator Jenifer Branning who left office after being elected to the Mississippi Supreme Court.[1]
Early life and education
Taylor is a native of Philadelphia, Mississippi.[2] He attended Neshoba Central High School and East Central Community College.[3]
Career
Taylor worked as an insurance agent at the Mississippi Farm Bureau, then founded Lane Taylor Auction Company in 2015.[2][4]
Following Jenifer Branning's election to the Supreme Court of Mississippi, Taylor was the first candidate to announce a campaign in the April 2025 nonpartisan special election to replace her in the Mississippi State Senate.[5][4] He won the election outright with 56.9% of the vote.[1]
Personal life
Taylor and his wife, Jordan Chambliss, have two children and live in Neshoba County.[3]
Electoral history
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,011 | 56.94% | ||
| Mark Forsman | 1,379 | 26.08% | |
| Lindsey Kidd | 577 | 10.91% | |
| Jackson Melton | 208 | 3.93% | |
| Marty Sistrunk | 113 | 2.14% | |
| Total votes | 5,288 | 100.00% | |
References
- ^ a b Mitchell, J.T. (April 16, 2025). "Lane Taylor wins special election for Senate District 18 seat". Supertalk Mississippi. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Harrison, Heather (April 14, 2025). "Meet the Candidates for Mississippi Senate District 18's Special Election". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lane Taylor". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Corder, Frank (March 10, 2025). "Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Lampkin, Eric (February 11, 2025). "Businessman in Neshoba Co. qualifies for Senate District 18". WCBI-TV. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Mississippi State Senate 18 Special Election General". Decision Desk HQ. Retrieved 16 April 2025.