Sollie B. Norwood1
Born: August 5, 1952 Birthplace: Florence, Mississippi Residence: Jackson, Mississippi Political Party: Democratic
Sollie B. Norwood is an American politician who has been serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 28th district since 2013. He was born on August 5, 1952, in Florence, Mississippi. He is a member of the Democratic Party and resides in Jackson, Mississippi.
Career:
Norwood assumed office on March 4, 2013. His current term ends on January 4, 2028. He ran for re-election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 28 and won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Committee Assignments:
Norwood has been assigned to various committees throughout his tenure. Some of these include the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Corrections Committee, Senate Drug Policy Committee, Economic and Workforce Development Committee, Senate Education Committee, Senate Enrolled Bills Committee, Senate Ethics Committee, Senate Municipalities Committee, Senate State Library Committee (Chair), and Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review Committee.
Personal Life:
Senator Norwood is a 33rd Degree Prince Hall Mason. He is a life member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc, the JSU National Alumni Association, and the Jackson Branch NAACP. He is married to the former Joan Winters. They have two children, Sollie II and Ashley. He is of the Baptist faith.
