Michael Parker

Michael Parker served as a Representative from Mississippi in the United States Congress from 1989 to 1999. A member of the Republican Party, Michael Parker contributed to the legislative process during 5 terms in office.

Michael Parker’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Michael Parker participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Paul Michael Parker (born October 31, 1949) is an American businessman and politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi. From 1989 to 1999, he served five terms in Congress as a member of the Democratic Party and, later, the Republican Party. In 1999, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Mississippi. He was defeated in a tight election that was decided by the Mississippi House of Representatives. He later served as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army, with authority over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.