James Franks (born December 26, 1972 in Mooreville, Mississippi) was the Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party and a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the state's 19th district from 2000 through 2007. His district included Lee, Itawamba and Tishomingo Counties. He was the Democratic nominee for the office of Lieutenant Governor in the 2007 General Election, but was defeated by Republican State Auditor Phil Bryant on November 6, 2007. Bryant won with 59 percent of the vote. The Mississippi Clarion-Ledger named Franks as a potential candidate in the special election to fill the seat of resigned U.S. House member Roger Wicker but Franks declined to run. Franks is a native of Mooreville, Mississippi and is an attorney. He was married to the former Alisa Parkman of Hinds County, and they have two sons. He is a member of the Church of God. References External links Mississippi State Legislature - Representative Jamie Franks official MS Senate website Jamie Franks for Lt. Governor official campaign website Project Vote Smart - Representative Jamie Franks (MS) profile Follow the Money - Jamie Franks 2005 2003 1999 campaign contributions 1972 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Mississippi House of Representatives Mississippi lawyers People from Lee County, Mississippi State political party chairs of Mississippi University of Mississippi alumni 21st-century American politicians