Marlon Anderson (politician)
# Marlon Anderson (politician)

Marlon S. Anderson is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 76th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

## Early life and education

Anderson was born in North Pointe St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from the Gateway Institute of Technology, he earned an associate degree from St. Louis Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass media from Clark Atlanta University, and a Juris Doctor from the Southern University Law Center.

## Career

Prior to entering politics, Anderson worked for the Louisiana Public Defender Juvenile Litigations Division and the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office. He later founded his own law firm. Anderson was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021. Anderson is the ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on the Justice System.

## Electoral history

2020 Missouri's 76th House District election :

| Primary election |||||
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marlon Anderson | 3,452 | 50.3 |
| | Democratic | Chris Carter (incumbent) | 3,410 | 49.7 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | Marlon Anderson | 11,236 | 100.0 |

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 76 :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Democratic | Marlon Anderson | 8,049 | 100.00% | 0.00 |
