As a participant of the Jackson, MS Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally, Senator John Horhn, Mississippi State Senator for District 26, encourages Black men to learn more about early detection screening to beat prostate cancer. Visit PHENPSA.com to learn more.
Senator John Horhn is in his 32nd year as a member of the Mississippi Senate where he has been a champion for small business development and the City of Jackson. He serves parts of Hinds and Madison Counties in District 26. Prior to his election, his public service included serving as program manager at the Mississippi Art Commission, film commissioner for Mississippi, state tourism director, and executive director of the Governor’s Office of Federal/State Programs.
Senator Horhn is Chairman of the Housing Committee in the Senate, and he is also a member of the powerful Legislative Budget Committee. For 12 years, he chaired the Senate Economic Development Committee. John has sponsored and/or led the passage of bills authorizing more than $1 billion in projects specifically to support the City of Jackson, including public facilities, hotels, museums, and water/sewer improvements.
In private life, Senator Horhn works as a business development consultant in healthcare, housing, engineering, and small business development. An accomplished actor and storyteller, John is a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild, and he has appeared in numerous TV and film projects. He is married to the former Lydia Gale Cole, and they are the proud parents of two children.
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