title: Josh Harkins
text: # Josh Harkins
  
  Josh Harkins (born 5 April 1974) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Josh Harkins was born on April 5, 1974, in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University.
  
  ## Career
  
  Harkins has served as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate since 2012, where he represents District 20, including parts of Rankin County, Mississippi.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Harkins is married to Andrea Scales and has two children. They reside in Flowood, Mississippi.
  
  ## Trivia
  
  Harkins was featured on the Mississippi episode of Irish network TG4's television travel series Hector - Ó Chósta go Cósta, speaking in support of the benefits of exercise and fitness for Mississippians at the Paul Lacoste gym.
  
  