David Myers, Mississippi Representative
David W. Myers (b. December 30, 1961) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 98 from 1995 to 2019. He retired before the end of his term on July 1, 2019.[1]
Biography
Myers earned his B.S. from the University of Phoenix and attended Hinds Junior College and Southwest Junior College. His professional experience includes working as an independent contractor.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Myers was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee (decommissioned)
- Military Affairs Committee
- House Medicaid Committee
- House Municipalities Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Myers served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Municipalities, Vice Chair |
| • Medicaid |
| • Military Affairs |
| • Public Utilities |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Myers served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Medicaid |
| • Military Affairs |
| • Municipalities, Vice Chair |
| • Public Utilities |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Myers served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Municipalities, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Military Affairs |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2019
David Myers did not file to run for re-election.
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 David Myers defeated Tasha Dillon in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Myers ran unchallenged in the District 98 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 98 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 David Myers Incumbent |
53% | 1,743 |
| Tasha Dillon | 47% | 1,545 |
| Total Votes | 3,288 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Myers won re-election to District 98 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Tasha Dillon in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[4][5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 98 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| David Myers Incumbent |
58.5% | 2,922 |
| Tasha Dillon | 41.5% | 2,069 |
| Total Votes | 4,991 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007, Myers was re-elected in District 98, running unopposed.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 98 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Myers (D) | 4,970 | 100.00% | ||
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2019
In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
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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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Myers has been a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Boys' and Girls' Club, LOOK, Masons, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Parent Teacher Association, and Project Forward.[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
- ↑ The Dispatch, "3 longtime Mississippi lawmakers retiring before term ends," July 1, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Myers
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 98 1996–2019 |
Succeeded by Daryl Porter Jr. (D) |
