Bill Stone
Bill Stone (b. December 29, 1965) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 10 from 2016 to 2017. He represented District 2 from 2008 to 2016. He resigned his seat in July 2017 to become manager of the Holly Springs Utility Department.[1]
Biography
Stone attended both Northeast Community College and the University of Mississippi. His professional experience includes working as a real estate broker and appraiser.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stone served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Municipalities, Vice Chair |
| • Business and Financial Institutions |
| • Constitution |
| • County Affairs |
| • Executive Contingent Fund |
| • Finance |
| • Forestry |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Stone served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Municipalities, Vice Chair |
| • Business and Financial Institutions |
| • Constitution |
| • County Affairs |
| • Executive Contingent Fund |
| • Finance |
| • Forestry |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Stone served on these committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business and Financial Institutions |
| • Executive Contingent Fund |
| • Municipalities |
| • Public Property |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2015
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Mississippi State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015, and the general election was held on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[2] Incumbent Bill Stone defeated incumbent Steve Hale in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Stone ran unchallenged in the District 10 general election.
| Mississippi State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bill Stone |
57.8% | 5,364 |
| Steve Hale Incumbent | 42.2% | 3,922 |
| Total Votes | 9,286 | |
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Stone won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 2. He defeated Henry Boyd, Jr. in the Democratic primary on August 2 and Michael Cobb (R) in the general election took place on November 8, 2011.[3]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 2 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat | Bill Stone Incumbent |
70.9% | 11,655 | |
| Republican | Michael Cobb | 29.1% | 4,782 | |
| Total Votes | 16,437 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Bill Stone Incumbent |
70.7% | 8,835 |
| Henry Boyd, Jr | 29.3% | 3,653 |
| Total Votes | 12,488 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Bill Stone ran for District 2 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Ralph Doxey.[4]
Bill Stone raised $100,398 for his campaign.[5]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 2 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Stone (D) | 7,973 | 61% | ||
| Ralph Doxey (R) | 5,096 | 39% | ||
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2017
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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Stone and his wife, Debbie, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Bill Stone on Facebook
- Bill Stone on Twitter
- Bill Stone on LinkedIn
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007
Footnotes
- ↑ Clarion Ledger, "Stone leaving Mississippi Senate for utility job," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Stone's 2007 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 2 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Steve Hale (D) |
Mississippi State Senate District 10 2016–2017 |
Succeeded by Neil Whaley (R) |
