Robert Foster (politician)

Robert Foster (born April 8, 1983) is an American politician from the state of Mississippi. A Republican, he serves in the Mississippi House of Representatives. He became a candidate for governor of Mississippi in the 2019 election.[1]

Robert Dolton Foster
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 28th district
In office
January 5, 2016  January 7, 2020
Preceded byTommy Taylor
Succeeded byJerry Darnell
Personal details
Born (1983-04-08) April 8, 1983
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Heather Hartfield
ResidenceHernando, Mississippi
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi (BBA)
Websitegovernor.ms

Political career

Foster was first elected to the Mississippi House in November 2015.[2][3]

Foster received national attention in July 2019 when he refused to allow a female journalist from Mississippi Today to interview him alone, which she said constituted sexism.[4][5] Foster said that his position was grounded in a fear that he could be accused of being in an "inappropriate relationship" if he was seen alone with a woman other than his wife, something he called the Billy Graham rule.[5]

References

  1. Published 11:24 a.m. CT Dec. 12, 2018 (December 12, 2018). "Mississippi lawmaker makes race for governor official". Clarionledger.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  2. ROBERT LEE LONG Community Editor (June 20, 2016). "Legislative term 'eye-opening' for freshman lawmaker | News". desototimes.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  3. "Rep. Robert Foster, in calls to top Republicans, signals 2019 governor run - Mississippi Today". November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  4. Cole, Devan (July 11, 2019). "Mississippi gubernatorial candidate stands by refusal to allow female reporter to interview him alone, which she says is 'sexism'". CNN. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  5. Jones, Tom (July 10, 2019). "'Bring a male colleague along': The controversy between a Mississippi reporter and candidate for governor". Poynter. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
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