Andrew H. Longino

Andrew Houston Longino ( born May 16, 1854 Lawrence County, Mississippi, † February 24, 1942 in Jackson, Mississippi ) was an American politician and 1900-1904 Governor of the State of Mississippi.

Early years and political rise

Andrew Longino attended until 1875, the Mississippi College. Then he studied until 1880 at the University of Virginia law. Longino was a member of the Democratic Party dominant in Mississippi. Between 1880 and 1884 he was a member of the Senate of Mississippi, from 1888 to 1890 he was United States Attorney for the Southern District of the State. Then he was from 1894 to 1899 a member of a firm judgment. On 7 November 1899 he was elected governor of his state.

Governor of Mississippi

Longino took up his new post on January 16, 1900. In his four-year tenure, the insurance laws of the state have been improved. At that time, the historical archive of the state was established and introduced the principle of code. In addition, a new prison was built and the foundation stone for a new government buildings ( State Capitol ) set. The constituencies in Mississippi were re-divided. During his tenure, Governor Longino applied in 1903 unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

After the end of his governorship Longino worked as a lawyer in Jackson. In 1919 he applied again to his party's nomination for the office of governor. But he was defeated in the primaries against Lee M. Russell. After he retired from politics. Ex - Governor Longino died in February 1942. Together with his wife Marion Buckley he had six children.