Carl Mickens

Carl L. Mickens is a Democratic representative in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 42. He was born on August 8 in Noxubee County and is a native of Brooksville, Mississippi. Mickens has been a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives since 2015.

District 42 encompasses three counties: Lowndes, Noxubee, and Winston, and covers three school districts: Louisville School District, Lowndes County School District, and Noxubee County School District.

Education

Mickens earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice administration.

Political Experience

Mickens has extensive professional and public service experience. Before his tenure in the state legislature, he served as Noxubee County Circuit Clerk and Noxubee County Justice Court Judge. He also has worked in the funeral services industry.

In the Mississippi House of Representatives, he serves on several legislative committees: Conservation and Water Resources, Constitution, Corrections, Education, Public Utilities and Workforce Development.

Beyond his legislative work, Mickens is actively involved in civic and community organizations, including the Shriners, First James Creek Baptist Association, and the Noxubee County High School Booster Club. His commitment to public education was recognized when he received an endorsement from the Mississippi Public Education PAC in 2019.