Andy Boyd has defeated David Chism 58% to 42% in a special election to fill a vacancy in Mississippi’s House District 37.
Boyd, a native of Columbus and graduate of Mississippi State University, worked in the insurance industry for nearly 30 years before accepting the position of executive director for the Frank P. Phillips YMCA.
Boyd released the following statement on his Facebook page following the victory:
The House District 37 seat was previously held by Lynn Wright before his passing in June.
