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Don Hartness
Profile
Don Hartness is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi State Senate for the 42nd district. An Army veteran and former sales professional, he is widely known as "The Flag Man" for his public displays of the U.S. flag. Hartness was elected to the state senate in a 2025 special election following a landslide victory. His political platform includes support for congressional term limits and a history of advocacy regarding state flag symbolism. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University and resides in Ellisville, Mississippi.
Details
- Birth place
- Ellisville, Mississippi
- Education
- Farragut High School, Mississippi State University
- Career
- Army veteran, sales professional, president of a nonprofit veterans’ organization
