Michael Watson
| Michael Watson | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 51 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000 per 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 | 12/22/1977 | |
| Place of birth | Pasagula, MS | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Assembly of God Faith | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Watson joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 51st district.
Watson is an Attorney.
Watson attended the University of Mississippi.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Watson has been appointed to these committees:
- Drug Policy Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Education Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Insurance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division B Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Ports and Marine Resources Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Utilities Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Tourism Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Watson won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 51. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2 and in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Michael Watson ran for District 51 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Ray Vecchio. [2]
Michael Watson raised $122,476 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 51 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Watson (R) | 10,305 | 74.7% | ||
| Ray Vecchio (D) | 3,490 | 25.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Watson received $110,357 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Watson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Dantzler Iii, Alfred | $5,000 |
| Speights, Ed | $5,000 |
| Mallette, Glynn | $3,000 |
| Northrop Grumman | $2,000 |
| Edmiston, Dr Burt | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $110,357 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 13,185 |
| Cost of each vote received | $8.37 |
2009
In 2009 Michael Watson collected $45,905 in donations. [5]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alfred Dantzler III | $5,000 |
| Bayer Corp. | $1,500 |
| Tower Loan | $1,500 |
| Chevron Corp. | $1,500 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Michael Watson News Feed
- Obama Speaks At Atlanta Fundraiser For Democratic Candidates - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Reince Priebus: 'You Don't Call For Impeachment Until You Have Evidence' - Huffington Post
- Obama Net Worth Between $1.8M And $6.8M, Owes Money On Mortgage On ... - Huffington Post
- Steve Fulop Wins 2013 Jersey City Mayoral Election - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- NHL Playoff Diary: Canucks sweep discipline under the rug - National Post
- Obama, House Democrats Gather Over Dinner - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Obama's Judicial Nominees Blocked On All Sides By Senate Republicans - Huffington Post
- Obama Turns To Jobs Plan, Allies Push For Less Emphasis On Deficit-Cutting ... - Huffington Post
- Kelly Ayotte Gets Ad Boost From NRA, Firearms Trade Group After Getting ... - Huffington Post
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Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3234 601-359-3234 601-359-3234
District Address:
5402 Hilltop Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Phone: 228-762-2272
Email:
mwatson@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Michael Watson's campaign website
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007
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