Cheikh Taylor

Cheikh A. Taylor (born December 12, 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th district. Elected in 2016, he assumed office in 2017. Taylor was elected Chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party July 6, 2023 in an emergency meeting.^[1]

Cheikh Taylor
Chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office July 6, 2023
Preceded by	Tyree Irving
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 11, 2017
Preceded by	Tyrone Ellis
Personal details
Born	(1973-12-12) December 12, 1973 (age 51) Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Education	Howard University (BS)

Background

Taylor was born in Columbus, Mississippi and raised in Starkville, Mississippi. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University.^[2] Taylor was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in 2017. During his tenure in the House, Taylor has served as the vice chair of the County Affairs Committee.^[3][4]