Lawrence Stephen Blackmon is a Democratic state representative for District 57 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 2, 2024, succeeding his father, Edward Blackmon Jr., after winning the general election on November 7, 2023. A practicing lawyer from Canton, Mississippi, he is part of a prominent political family, including his brother Bradford Blackmon, also a state representative.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University, a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College, and a Master of Laws from George Washington University.
• Political Experience: Elected in 2023 to represent District 57 ; current term ends January 4, 2028. Son of former state representative Edward Blackmon Jr. and state senator Barbara Blackmon; continues his family's legacy in Mississippi politics. Notable as a lawyer-legislator leveraging legal expertise in legislative roles.