Jenifer Ann Burrage Branning, born on March 13, 1979, is an American lawyer and politician. She serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate. Her family has lived in Neshoba County, Mississippi for five generations. Her grandfather was Olen Lovell Burrage who was involved in the 1964 Freedom Summer Murders.1
Branning graduated from Mississippi State University, where she received a bachelor of arts degree. She received a juris doctor from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2004. Branning is a lawyer in Philadelphia, Mississippi. In 2015, she ran to win state senator Giles Ward’s seat. She has served as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate since January 2016, where she represents District 18, including parts of Leake County, Neshoba County, and Winston County.
Branning has a husband, Chancy. She is a Christian. She assumed office on January 5, 2016. Her current term ends on January 4, 2028. Branning is running for election for the District 1-Place 3 judge of the Mississippi Supreme Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Branning graduated from Leake Academy. She earned a B.A. in business administration from Mississippi State University and a J.D. from the Mississippi College School of Law. Her career experience includes working as an attorney and business owner.
