Eddie Briggs

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Eddie Briggs is a United States politician from Mississippi, best known for serving as a Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 1992 to 1996 under fellow Republican, Governor Kirk Fordice. Briggs was the first Republican to held the office of Lieutenant Governor since Reconstruction[1]. Before that he served in Mississippi Senate.

Briggs run for second term as Lieutenant Governor in in 1995, but lost to Democrat and future Governor Ronnie Musgrove[2].

Briggs also briefly consider running for Governor in 1999, but withdrew from race. Governorship was won by Musgrove[3].

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Bryant seeks best for Senate spots : DeSoto : Memphis Commercial Appeal
  2. ^ http://www.leadercall.com/opinion/local_story_002095958.html
  3. ^ Mississippi's gov. race may determine bragging rights for Election '99 - February 25, 1999
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