Tyler McCaughn is a Republican politician representing Mississippi's 31st Senate District since January 7, 2020. Born on July 14, 1982, in Morton, Mississippi, he serves as vice-chair of the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Committee and holds memberships on committees including Agriculture, Appropriations, County Affairs, Environment Protection, Conservation and Water Resources, Forestry, Judiciary Division A, Judiciary Division B, and Municipalities.

He owns farming-based businesses, works as an attorney licensed in all Mississippi state and federal courts, and previously served as attorney for the town of Hickory, municipal judge for Decatur, adjunct professor at East Central Community College, and attorney for Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V. Notable positions include advocating for infrastructure improvements to boost industry and bipartisan lawmaker collaboration; he voted against changing the Mississippi state flag in 2020 while expressing conflict over the decision.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Morton High School; Jones County Junior College; University of Mississippi ; Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law.
• Political Experience: Won the 2020 Republican primary with 73.3% of the vote and the general election with 68.3%, succeeding Terry C. Burton; current term ends January 4, 2028. Occupation also includes cattle farmer and businessman.