Marlon S. Anderson is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 76th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Early life and education

Anderson was born in North Pointe St. Louis,

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. After graduating from the

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, he earned an associate degree from

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, a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass media from

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, and a

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from the

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Career

Prior to entering politics, Anderson worked for the Louisiana Public Defender Juvenile Litigations Division and the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office. He later founded his own law firm. Anderson was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021. Anderson is the ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on the Justice System.

Electoral history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Marlon Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Politicians from St. Louis St. Louis Community College alumni Clark Atlanta University alumni Southern University Law Center alumni Democratic Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives African-American state legislators in Missouri 21st-century African-American politicians