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America Chuck Middleton
America "Chuck" Middleton (b. December 10, 1959) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 85 from 1996 to 2018. He resigned on August 31, 2018.[1]
Biography
Middleton attended Alcorn State University and the American Technical Institute. His professional experience includes working as a businessman. Middleton served in the United States Army.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Middleton served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice Chair |
| • Constitution |
| • Energy |
| • Forestry |
| • Gaming |
| • Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency |
| • State Library |
| • Tourism |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Middleton served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Constitution |
| • Forestry |
| • Gaming |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice Chair |
| • State Library |
| • Tourism |
| • Workforce Development |
| • Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Middleton served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Enrolled Bills, Chair |
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Forestry |
| • Public Property |
| • Select Cmte on Utility Cost Recovery |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2015
Elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[3] Incumbent America Chuck Middleton defeated Maurice Hudson and Allen Burks in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Middleton ran unchallenged in the District 85 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 America Chuck Middleton Incumbent |
55.5% | 3,116 |
| Maurice Hudson | 23.5% | 1,319 |
| Allen Burks | 21% | 1,179 |
| Total Votes | 5,614 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Middleton won re-election to District 85 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Jeffery Harness in the August 2 primary and was unopposed in the November 8 general election.[4][5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 85 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Chuck Middleton Incumbent |
56.7% | 2,983 |
| Jeffery Harness | 43.3% | 2,277 |
| Total Votes | 5,260 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007, Middleton was re-elected in District 85, running unopposed.[6] He defeated Arnold Clark in the primary election by a margin of 1,692 to 416.[7]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 85 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| America "Chuck" Middleton (D) | 6,050 | 100.00% | ||
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
- Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5.
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2016
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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.
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2015
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In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.
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Personal
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Middleton is the founder of Friends for Progress.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Today, "Middleton resigns from Mississippi House after more than 20 years," September 4, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Middleton
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Primary Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Official 2011 General Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2007 Statewide Elections," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 Democratic primary certification
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 85 1996–2018 |
Succeeded by Jeffery Harness (D) |
