Pud Graham

Walter A. "Pud" Graham (October 2, 1936 – December 3, 2011)^[1] was a state legislator in Mississippi.^[2] He served in the Mississippi State Senate, including as president pro tempore from 1993 to 1996.^[3] He lived in New Albany, Mississippi.^[3]

Pud Graham
President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate
In office January 5, 1993 – January 2, 1996
Preceded by	Ollie Mohamed
Succeeded by	Tommy Gollott
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 3, 1984 – January 2, 1996
Preceded by	John H. Waldrop
Succeeded by	Nickey Browning
Personal details
Born	(1936-10-02)October 2, 1936 Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	December 3, 2011(2011-12-03) (aged 75) New Albany, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (until 1994) Republican (1994–2011)
Spouse	Erma
Education	Itawamba Community College Delta State University

A Democrat, he eventually became a Republican. Democrat Nickey Browning from Pontotoc succeeded him in the state senate after he chose to run for Agriculture commissioner instead of for re-election.^[3]