Clinton LeSueur

Clinton Bernard LeSueur (born 1969) is an American politician and journalist from the state of Mississippi.

Personal life

LeSueur was born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He now lives in Greenville. The 10th of 15 children, he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in print journalism from Rust College and a Master's degree in political science from American University in Washington, D.C.. He worked as a news reporter for a black-owned newspaper and for a technology magazine.

LeSueur also worked as a news assistant at the USA Today, where he received the "Voice of Courage" award for writing AbOUT health issues.

His volunteer service includes serving for five years in the "I Have A Dream" Foundation, a nationwide network of projects dedicated to keeping at-risk children in school, completing a one-year program as an AmeriCorps volunteer, and mentoring students in local urban schools.

Political career

In 2002, LeSueur ran as the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Congress in Mississippi's 2nd congressional district against incumbent Democrat Bennie Thompson. He was defeated, obtaining 42.75% of the vote to Thompson's 55.14%.

He unsuccessfully challenged Thompson again in 2004, receiving 40.64% of the vote.

On July 1, 2005, LeSueur was appointed director of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) faith-based initiative.