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Sonya Williams-Barnes
Sonya Williams-Barnes (Democratic Party) was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 119. She assumed office in 2012. She left office on May 8, 2022.
Williams-Barnes (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 119. She won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Williams-Barnes resigned in May 2022 to accept a job with the Southern Poverty Law Center.[1]
Committee assignments
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2020-2021
Williams-Barnes was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary B Committee
- Judiciary En Banc Committee (decommissioned)
- Marine Resources Committee
- Ports, Harbors and Airports Committee
- House Tourism Committee
- Banking and Financial Services Committee
- House Gaming Committee
2019-2020
Williams-Barnes was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- House Gaming Committee
- Ports, Harbors and Airports Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Marine Resources Committee
- House Tourism Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Williams-Barnes served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Gaming |
| • Marine Resources |
| • Ports, Harbors and Airports |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Tourism |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Williams-Barnes served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Gaming |
| • Marine Resources |
| • Ports, Harbors and Airports |
| • Tourism |
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 119
Incumbent Sonya Williams-Barnes won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 119 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sonya Williams-Barnes (D) | 100.0 | 3,690 |
| Total votes: 3,690 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Sonya Williams-Barnes defeated Jeffrey Hulum III in the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 119 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sonya Williams-Barnes | 75.4 | 1,838 |
 | Jeffrey Hulum III | 24.6 | 601 | |
| Total votes: 2,439 | |||
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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.[2] Incumbent Sonya Williams-Barnes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Williams-Barnes ran unchallenged in the District 119 general election.
2011
On November 8, 2011, Williams-Barnes won election to District 119 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She defeated Jacqueline Johnson, John Johnson, and Robert Williams, in the primary on August 2, 2011. She defeated Richard Marsh in a primary runoff on August 23.[3] Williams-Barnes was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[4][5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 119 Democratic Primary Runoff, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sonya Williams-Barnes |
58.8% | 1,164 |
| Richard Marsh | 41.2% | 814 |
| Total Votes | 1,978 | |
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 119 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Sonya Williams-Barnes |
44% | 969 |
| Richard Marsh |
24.3% | 535 |
| John Johnson | 12.8% | 282 |
| Jacqueline Johnson | 11.2% | 246 |
| Robert Williams | 7.8% | 171 |
| Total Votes | 2,203 | |
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 5.
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2021
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In 2021, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 to October 10. The session was suspended effective July 1, 2020. It had been previously suspended from March 18 to May 7. The session reconvened from August 10 to October 2.
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2019
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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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See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WLOX, "Rep. Sonya Williams-Barnes announces resignation," accessed May 10, 2022
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Sun Herald, "Legislative incumbents toppled," August 23, 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 119 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Jeffrey Hulum III (D) |
