Fabian Nelson

Fabian Nelson
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 66th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byDe'Keither Stamps
Personal details
Born (1985-07-17) July 17, 1985
Yazoo City, Mississippi
PartyDemocratic
ChildrenOctavius Nelson
Alma materHolmes Community College (AA),
Jackson State University (BS),
American Public University (MBA)
Harvard Kennedy School (Senior Executives in State and Local Government)
Websitewww.nelson66.com

Fabian Nelson serves as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 66th District, affiliating with the Democratic Party, a position he has held since 2024.[1] Fabian is the first openly LGBTQ lawmaker in Mississippi.[2][3]

Early life

Fabian Nelson was born on July 17, 1985, in Yazoo City, Mississippi.[4] He received an associate's degree in business from Holmes Community College and a bachelor's degree in biology from Jackson State University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from American Public University.

Personal life

Nelson became the first openly LGBTQ lawmaker in Mississippi when he was elected in August 2023. He lives in Byram with his son Octavius Nelson, whom he adopted.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Pittman, Ashton (August 30, 2023). "Fabian Nelson Will Be Mississippi's First Openly Gay Lawmaker After Runoff Victory". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ Walker, Adria R. (December 1, 2023). "Fabian Nelson, Mississippi's first out gay legislator: 'I'm staying true to my constituents'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Mississippi Elects Fabian Nelson as 1st Gay State Legislator". Advocate. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Fabian Nelson". Mississippi House of Representatives. Retrieved March 26, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ 2.6K views · 199 reactions | 🎉 Happy 15th Birthday to my favorite person in the world — my son, Octavius Nelson! 🎉 I'm beyond proud of the young man you're becoming. Watching you grow, learn, and find your own path has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Keep being amazing, son — the world is yours. 💙 #ProudDad #Happy15th #OctaviusNelson Representative Fabian Nelson | Fabian Nelson. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via www.facebook.com.
  6. ↑ Perlis, Wicker (August 31, 2023). "Fabian Nelson reflects on historic achievement as first openly gay legislator in MS history". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved March 26, 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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