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 | June 16, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Rancher | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hudson served as a Magee city alderman. He has also been a member/chair of the Forrest County Supervisors.
Biography
Hudson attended the University of Southern Mississippi; he also attended the University of Arizona and Perkinston Junior College in 1957. His professional experience includes working as a rancher, and previously serving as the CEO of Hudson Salvage.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Hudson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • County Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Highways and Transportation | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Hudson served on these committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • County Affairs | ||||
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res | ||||
| • Highways and Transportation | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks | ||||
Election history
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, Hudson collected $1,250 in donations. [6]
His two contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia-Pacific | $1,000 |
| Grand Truck Western Railroad | $250 |
Personal
Hudson and his wife, Barbara, have three children.
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Billy Hudson News Feed
- Hudson only Republican sen. in MS to support Medicaid expansion - WDAM-TV
- Five conservative message movies that don't suck - Daily Caller
- Rubio Doubles Down into Disaster - Daily Caller
- Suspension won't be removed for five-year-old grilled over cap gun who then ... - Daily Caller
- Hudson expects special session on Medicaid - Hattiesburg American
- Reeves may be on Medicaid hot seat - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- Union bosses threaten Hurricane Sandy cleanup contractors, their families - Daily Caller
- Lil Wayne steps on American flag [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- Sessions: Special interests behind immigration bill 'not in touch with the ... - Daily Caller
- Meet the man who wants to unseat the Democrats' most colorful congressman - Daily Caller
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External links
- Office website
- 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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