Lynn Wright sworn in Friday for Mississippi House District 37 seat

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – People who live in Mississippi House District 37 now have a new representative.

Former Lowndes County School Superintendent Lynn Wright is sworn in today in Jackson by House Speaker Phillip Gunn.

Wright won the runoff election earlier this week against local businessman David Chism.

The seat was held for years by Republican Gary Chism who retired this summer.