John W. Hines Sr. is a Democratic representative for House District 50 in the Mississippi House of Representatives, serving since 2001. A native of Greenville, Mississippi, he was born on April 6, 1966, and represents Bolivar, Issaquena, and Washington counties, including school districts such as Greenville, Hollandale, Leland, South Delta, West Bolivar, and Western Line.

As a small-business owner, Hines has expertise in business development, human resources, community development, and insurance. He serves on legislative committees including Banking and Finance, Gaming, Insurance, Management, Public Utilities, and Revenue and Expenditure General Bills. Notable affiliations include the advisory board of HOPE Credit Union, 100 Black Men of the Mississippi Delta, Beta Rho Foundation, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Greenville Public Schools; Bachelor of Arts from Mississippi Valley State University.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Mississippi House in 2001 and continuously serving as of 2026; focuses on education, finance, and community issues, with endorsements from groups like the Mississippi Public Education PAC.