Willie Simmons
| Willie Simmons | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1993 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alcorn State University | |
| Master's | Delta State University | |
| Other | EdS, Delta State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/21/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Utica, MS | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Methodist- AME | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Simmons joined the Mississippi State Senate in 1993. He has served in that position since, representing the 13th district.
Simmons is the Owner of Simmons and Associates Consulting Firm. He works in Administration/Consulting.
Simmons attended Utica Junior College. He then earned his BS from Alcorn State University. He went on to receive his MS from Delta State University. He later earned his EdS from Delta State University.that position since, representing the 13th district.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Simmons served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Corrections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
- State Library Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Simmons won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 13. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. No candidates ran in the Republican primary. Simmons defeated Clayton Barksdale (I) in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Willie Simmons Incumbent |
78.8% | 8,765 | |
| Independent | Clayton Barksdale | 21.2% | 2,358 | |
| Total Votes | 11,123 | |||
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Willie Simmons ran unopposed for District 13 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2]
Willie Simmons raised $17,975 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Willie Simmons (D) | 9,538 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Simmons received $60,775 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Willie Simmons's campaign in 2011 | |
| Garrett, Socrates | $2,000 |
| Entergy | $1,250 |
| Garrett, Tone S | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $60,775 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 8,765 |
| Cost of each vote received | $6.93 |
2009
In 2009 Willie Simmons collected $9,525 in donations. [5]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wheeler & Franks | $3,000 |
| Freedom Prosthetics LLC | $1,000 |
| Geo Group | $1,000 |
| Mid Eye PAC | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Willie Simmons News Feed
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Personal
Simmons and his wife, Rosie, have four children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 213 A
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3288
District Address:
Post Office Box 297
Cleveland, MS 38732-0297
Phone: 662-846-7433 662-846-7433 662-846-7433 (Business)
Email:
wsimmons@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senate Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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