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Derrick Simmons
| Derrick Simmons | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | March 1, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Jackson State University | |
| Master's | Howard University Business School | |
| J.D. | Howard University School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/12/1976 | |
| Place of birth | Greenville, MS | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Simmons won a full term on November 8, 2011.
Campaign themes
2011
Simmons's 2011 special election Facebook page outlines his campaign platform:
- Improve Educational Outlook
- Create Industry and Jobs
- Work with local, state, and federal officials to increase employment and training opportunities
- Work with healthcare professionals to address healthcare needs
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Committee assignments
2010-2011
Simmons served on these committees:
- Corrections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Insurance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Labor Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
General Election
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Simmons won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 12. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2011 and in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
Special Election
Simmons defeated Dorothy Walls and Gwendolyn McClure in the March 1, 2011 special election.[2] In Mississippi, no party ID appears on the special election ballot. If Simmons had not received a majority of votes, a run-off would have be held on March 22, 2011.[3]
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Simmons received $28,622 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Derrick Simmons's campaign in 2011 | |
| Simmons, Derrick T | $4,176 |
| Glover, Glenda | $1,000 |
| Calhoun, John | $1,000 |
| Atmos Energy | $1,000 |
| Sims, Stanley | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $28,622 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 12,201 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.35 |
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Contact
Address:
Friends of Derrick Simmons
P.O. 711
Greenville, Mississippi 38701
External links
- Campaign site
- Facebook page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
References
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