Dorothy Wilcox
Dorothy Wilcox was a 2011 Republican candidate for District 122 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Wilcox worked as a small business owner for 20 years and in the healthcare industry for 10 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in medical technology from the University of Southern Mississippi.[1]
Elections
2011
Wilcox ran in the 2011 election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 122. She ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was defeated by David Baria (D) in the November 8 general election.[2]
Wilcox said that, if elected, she would work to eliminate the inventory tax, vote for a Republican Speaker of the House and push to reduce the state's debt.[3]
Mississippi House of Representatives, District 122 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
58.6% | 3,022 | |
Republican | Dorothy Wilcox | 41.4% | 2,131 | |
Total Votes | 5,153 |
Endorsements
2011
- Mississippi Tea Party. The 122nd was one of 10 districts the Tea Party’s Move the House Committee specifically targeted as necessary to win in order to gain conservative control of the House.[4]
- Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant
- Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering[3]
Personal
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Wilcox and her husband, James, have two daughters.[1]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dorothy Wilcox, "Biography," October 27, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Election Results," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sun Herald, "Baria, Wilcox battle for Hancock County House seat," October 23, 2011
- ↑ Y'all Politics, "Mississippi Tea Party To Target 10 Seats," September 6, 2011