Lynn Posey
Lynn Posey (b. February 23, 1955 in Brookhaven, MS) was a member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission and served the Central District. Posey, a Republican, was elected in 2007 as a Democrat, before switching parties in December 2010.[1] He won re-election as a Republican in 2011. Posey also served as the board chair.
In December 2014, Posey announced that he would not seek a third term on the PSC in the 2015 elections.[2][3]
Biography
Prior to his election to the MPSC, Posey served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1988-2007. During this time he served 16 years as Chairman of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and was a member of the Public Utilities Committee for 16 years.[4]
Education
- Graduated, University of Mississippi School of Banking
- MA, Business Administration, Mississippi State University
- B.A., Mississippi State University
- AA, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College
Political career
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner (2008-2016)
He was elected to the Public Service Commission in 2007, where he served as vice chair in 2008 and as chair starting in 2009.[5] In his position as chairman, Posey served as head of the Public Service Commission, which regulates telecommunications, electric, gas, water and sewer utilities in the state of Mississippi. The PSC was established in 1884 and is composed of three commissioners.
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Lynn Posey endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[6]
Mississippi State Senate (1988-2007)
Posey was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1988-2007.
Elections
2011
Posey won re-election in 2011. He did not have a primary opponent and defeated Democrat Addie Green in the November 8 general election. Independent Danny Ayers was slated to run but his name did not appear on the ballot.
| Mississippi Public Service Commission (Central/District 1), 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lynn Posey Incumbent |
56.4% | 157,675 | |
| Democratic | Addie Green | 43.6% | 121,653 | |
| Total Votes | 279,328 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State | ||||
2007
Posey won election in the November 6, 2007 election, defeating Charles Barbour (Rep) and Lee Dilworth (Ref).[7]
| Mississippi Public Service Commission - District 1, 2007 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Lynn Posey |
50.6% | 122,417 | |
| Republican | Charles Barbour | 46.6% | 112,782 | |
| Reform | Lee Dilworth | 2.8% | 6,833 | |
| Total Votes | 242,032 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Posey is married and has two children.
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See also
- Mississippi Public Service Commission
- Mississippi State Senate
- Mississippi down ballot state executive elections, 2011
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Majority in Mississippi, "Posey Makes Party Switch Official," December 8, 2010
- ↑ Copiah County Courier, "Commissioner Lynn Posey will not seek re-election," January 1, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi News Now, "Lynn Posey won't seek re-election to PSC," December 30, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Public Service Commission, "About Commissioner Posey," accessed February 5, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Lynn Posey," accessed May 7, 2011
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Mississippi Lt. Governor Reeves and Other Leaders," January 20, 2012 (Archived)
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "November 2007 General Election Results," accessed May 7, 2011
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Mississippi Public Service Commission 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by Cecil Brown |
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