Jeremy Lee Yancey (born July 29, 1968) is an American politician in Mississippi. He is currently a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 74th district. Early life Lee Yancey was born in Ripley, Mississippi, the son of Rex Yancey, a Southern Baptist pastor, and Ellon Yancey, a retired public schoolteacher. Yancey says he is an eighth generation Mississippian. . During his childhood, Yancey lived in Ripley, Tupelo, Pascagoula and Quitman. He graduated from Quitman High School in 1986, where he was selected Mr. Quitman High School and lettered in six sports. Yancey earned a B.A. in religion from Mississippi College in 1991 and a Master in Divinity in Biblical Studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1993. He earned a doctorate in leadership administration from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary several years later. Career Ministerial Staffer From 1987 to 2000, Yancey served on ministerial staffs in various churches. In 1996, Yancey became Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church in Meridian. Lobbyist for Southern Baptist Convention From 2000 to 2007, Yancey was a lobbyist for the Southern Baptist Convention. Yancey was a member of the Christian Action Commission, he spoke out in support of a covenant marriage bill. and against abortion. He worked with legislators to support the anti-abortion cause on the issues of therapeutic cloning, embryonic stem-cell research, sonogram, and abortion ban legislation. Yancey was named one of two 2006 Pro-Lifers of the year. Yancey was a member of the Rankin County Republican Executive Committee from 2002 to 2006 and served as a campaign volunteer in the successful re-election campaign of Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck. He was also President of the Choose Life Car Tag Committee. Woodridge Capital Portfolio Management Shortly after becoming State Senator, Yancey joined Woodridge Capitol Portfolio Management, serving in the area of business development. He holds a Series 65 license. Political career 2007 State Senate Campaign Yancey announced he would run for State Senate District 20, which covers portions of Rankin County and Madison County, Mississippi Madison County. The incumbent, Charlie Ross, was not running for re-election, opting instead to run for Lieutenant Governor. In the primary, Yancey faced Robert (Bobby) Blake, a publishing company owner; Harvey Dallas; and Charles Porter, a construction company owner. In the GOP primary, Porter led 34.9 percent to Yancey's 28.6 percent. Yancey obtained endorsements from Blake and Dallas. In the run-off, Yancey won with 50.7