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Billy Hudson
| Billy Hudson | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 45 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 06/16/1938 | |
| Place of birth | Hattiesburg, MS | |
| Profession | Rancher | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hudson was City Alderman for the City of Magee, Mississippi. He has also been a member/Chair of the Forrest County Supervisors. He has been County Supervisor for Forrest County since 1999. He joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2008 and has served in that position since. He represents the 45th district.
Hudson used to be the CEO of Hudson Salvage. He is currently a Rancher.
Hudson attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He also attended the University of Arizona and Perkinston Junior College in 1957.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Hudson served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- County Affairs Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Labor Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Universities and Colleges Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Hudson won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 45. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. No candidates ran in the Democratic primary. Reform Party candidate Yasming Johnson was running against Hudson but was removed from the ballot in September.[1] Hudson won the general election unopposed on November 8, 2011. [2]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Billy Hudson ran unopposed for District 45 of the Mississippi State Senate. [3]
Billy Hudson raised $120,000 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 45 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Billy Hudson (R) | 12,474 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Hudson received $7,800 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Billy Hudson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Hudson, Billy | $1,500 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $1,000 |
| Tellus Operating Group LLC | $1,000 |
| Entergy | $750 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $7,800 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 14,879 |
| Cost of each vote received | $0.52 |
2009
In 2009 Billy Hudson collected $1,250 in donations. [6]
His two contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia-Pacific | $1,000 |
| Grand Truck Western Railroad | $250 |
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Personal
Hudson and his wife, Barbara, have three children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-4090
Capitol Address:
300 Churchwell Road
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: 601-794-0606 601-794-0606 601-794-0606 (Home)
Phone: 601-466-3573 (Cellular)
Capitol Email:
bhudson@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007
References
- ↑ WTOK, "Two Reform Party Candidates Removed From Ballot," September 14, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, 2011 Official State Senate Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hudson's 2007 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ 2009 contributors to Billy Hudson
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