Percy Watson
| Percy Watson | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 103 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1980 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 33 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1979 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Iowa | |
| J.D. | University of Iowa School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 5, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Watson earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa and J.D. from the University of Iowa School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Public Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means, Chair | ||||
| • Compilation, Revision and Publication | ||||
| • Congressional Redistricting | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Legislative Reapportionment | ||||
| • Management | ||||
| • Public Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Select Committee on Poverty | ||||
| • State Library | ||||
Issues
Race for Speaker
Following House Speaker William McCoy's (D) decision not to run for re-election in 2011, lawmakers poised to run for his powerful legislative position. According to reports, Watson was considered a possible candidate for the speakership. Another was Jeffrey Smith (R), who narrowly lost the 2008 speaker election by a single vote. Lawmakers elected Philip Gunn (R) at the start of the 2012 session.[2][3]
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Watson won re-election to District 103 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged the November 8 general election. [4]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Watson was re-elected in District 103, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 103 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Percy Watson (D) | 4,316 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Watson received $120,129 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Percy Watson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Coalition For Progress | $4,000 |
| Health Management Associates Of Mississippi | $3,000 |
| Hood Jr, Warren | $2,500 |
| T L Wallace Construction | $2,080 |
| Ims Engineers | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $120,129 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,218 |
| Cost of each vote received | $19.32 |
2007
In 2007, Watson collected $100,735 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc | $2,500 |
| Electric Power Associates of Mississippi | $2,250 |
| Tronox Inc. | $2,000 |
| Harrahs | $2,000 |
| US Smokeless Tobacco | $2,000 |
Personal
Watson has been a member of the Alaska Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Judicature Association, Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Bar Association, Jesse Brown Lodge, Mississippi Bar Association, Mississippi Legal Services, Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, NAACP, National Bar Association, and Phi Beta Kappa.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Watson
- ↑ Race for House speaker begins in earnest," August 3, 2011
- ↑ Associated Press, "Lawmakers convene, elect Gunn as House Speaker," January 4, 2012.
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 election results.
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2007 contributions to Percy Watson.
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