Deborah Butler Dixon
Deborah Butler Dixon (Democratic Party) was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 63. Dixon assumed office in 2012. Dixon left office on January 7, 2020.
Dixon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 63. Dixon lost in the Democratic primary runoff on August 27, 2019.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Dixon was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- House Corrections Committee
- Judiciary En Banc Committee (decommissioned)
- House Gaming Committee
- Judiciary B Committee
- Public Health and Human Services Committee
- Youth and Family Affairs Committee, Chairman
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Constitution |
| • Corrections |
| • County Affairs |
| • Judiciary B |
| • Judiciary En Banc |
| • Military Affairs |
| • Municipalities |
| • Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • County Affairs |
| • Military Affairs |
| • Municipalities |
| • Youth and Family Affairs |
| • Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2019
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 63
Stephanie Foster won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 63 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stephanie Foster (D) | 100.0 | 7,025 |
| Total votes: 7,025 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Mississippi House of Representatives District 63
Stephanie Foster defeated incumbent Deborah Butler Dixon in the Democratic primary runoff for Mississippi House of Representatives District 63 on August 27, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Foster | 62.9 | 2,304 |
 | Deborah Butler Dixon | 37.1 | 1,358 | |
| Total votes: 3,662 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 63
Stephanie Foster and incumbent Deborah Butler Dixon advanced to a runoff. They defeated Machelle Shelby Kyles in the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 63 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Foster | 37.5 | 1,622 |
| ✔ | | Deborah Butler Dixon | 34.6 | 1,494 |
 | Machelle Shelby Kyles | 27.9 | 1,204 | |
| Total votes: 4,320 | |||
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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.[1] Incumbent Deborah Butler Dixon defeated Machelle Shelby Kyles in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Dixon ran unchallenged in the District 63 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 63 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Deborah Butler Dixon Incumbent |
53% | 2,134 |
| Machelle Shelby Kyles | 47% | 1,893 |
| Total Votes | 4,027 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Dixon won election to District 63 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She defeated incumbent Walter Robinson, Jr. in the primary on August 2, 2011.[2] Dixon defeated Republican John Weisenberger in the November 8 general election.[3][4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 63 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Deborah Butler Dixon |
55.1% | 2,140 |
| Walter Robinson Jr. Incumbent | 44.9% | 1,742 |
| Total Votes | 3,882 | |
Campaign themes
2019
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2019
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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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See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by Walter Robinson, Jr. (D) |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 63 2012 – 2020 |
Succeeded by Stephanie Foster (D) |
