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Nickey Browning
| Nickey Browning | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1995 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/19/1951 | |
| Place of birth | Pontotoc, MS | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Browning joined the Mississippi State Senate in 1996. He has served in that position since, representing the 3rd district.
Browning is a Businessman.
Browning attended both Northeast Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University.[1]
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Browning served on these committees:
- Business and Financial Institutions Committee, Mississippi Senate
- County Affairs Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Forestry Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Property Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Utilities Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Rules Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Browning won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 3. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011 and defeated Betsy Hamilton (R) in the general election on November 8, 2011. [2]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Nickey Browning Incumbent |
60.9% | 12,285 | |
| Republican | Betsey Hamilton | 39.1% | 7,893 | |
| Total Votes | 20,178 | |||
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Nickey Browning ran unopposed for District 3 of the Mississippi State Senate. [3]
Nickey Browning raised $16,131 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nickey Browning (D) | 14,567 | 100% | ||
2003
In 2003, Nickey Browning ran against and defeated Bruce McCoy for District 3 Mississippi State Senate. [5]
| Mississippi Senate, District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nickey Browning (D) | 11,390 | 61.04% | ||
| Bruce McCoy (R) | 7,271 | 38.96% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Browning received $53,266 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nickey Browning's campaign in 2011 | |
| MHA PAC PAC | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Coalition For Progress | $2,500 |
| Improve Mississippi | $2,366 |
| Nonitemized Contributions | $1,550 |
| Mississippi Realtors Political Fund | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $53,266 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 12,285 |
| Cost of each vote received | $4.34 |
2009
In 2009 Nickey Browning collected $5,250 in donations. [7]
His five largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $1,000 |
| Electric Power Associates of Mississippi | $500 |
| Altria | $500 |
| Motorola | $500 |
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Personal
Browning has a wife, Brenda.[8]
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Room: 404 B
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3226
District Address:
Post Office Box 1051
Pontotoc, MS 38863
Phone: 662-489-5979 662-489-5979 662-489-5979 (Home)
Email:
nbrowning@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Official Mississippi Senate Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart Biography
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, 2011 Official State Senate Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Browning's 2007 campaign contributions
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ 2009 contributors to Nickey Browning
- ↑ Project Vote Smart Biography
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