Terry Burton
Terry C. Burton (b. January 31, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 31 from1992 to 2020. Burton served as state Senate president pro tempore from 2016 to 2019.
Burton was mayor of the City of Newton from 1989 to 1992.
Biography
Brown received his diploma from Newton High School in 1974. His professional experience includes working as a director at Parent Training & Information Center; marketing and public relations consultant; radio consultant; salesman; radio personality; manager of WQST, WMOX, and WMYQ Radio; and owner/manager of For Real Productions.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Burton was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Budget Committee (decommissioned)
- Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Energy Committee
- Senate Municipalities Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
- Senate Universities and Colleges Committee
- Senate Medicaid Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burton served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy, Chair |
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Reapportionment, Vice Chair |
| • Universities and Colleges, Vice Chair |
| • Congressional Redistricting |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Division A |
| • Legislative Budget |
| • Municipalities |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
| • Public Property |
| • Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Burton served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Energy, Chair |
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Universities and Colleges, Vice Chair |
| • Congressional Redistricting |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Division A |
| • Legislative Budget |
| • Legislative Reapportionment |
| • Municipalities |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
| • Public Property |
| • Rules |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Burton served on these committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Housing |
| • Judiciary, Division A |
| • Judiciary, Division B |
| • Legislative Budget |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
| • Public Property |
| • Public Utilities |
Sponsored legislation
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Noteworthy events
DUI arrest and leadership resignation (2019)
On January 8, 2019, Burton resigned from his leadership position as state Senate president pro tempore. Burton also said he would not run for re-election in 2019. Burton's announcement was related to a DUI-related arrest on December 19, 2018.[1]
Elections
2019
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
Terry Burton did not file to run for re-election.
2015
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Mississippi State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015, and the general election was held on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[2] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Terry Burton was unopposed in the Republican primary. Burton ran unchallenged in the District 31 general election.
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Burton won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 31. He defeated Tad Cambell in the primary on August 2, 2011. Melvin Hendricks ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Burton defeated Hendricks in the general election on November 8, 2011.[3]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 31 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry Burton Incumbent |
72.4% | 12,708 | |
| Democratic | Melvin Hendricks | 27.6% | 4,836 | |
| Total Votes | 17,544 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 31 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Terry Burton Incumbent |
64.9% | 4,674 |
| Tad Campbell | 35.1% | 2,529 |
| Total Votes | 7,203 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Terry Burton ran for District 31 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Fred Hamilton.[4]
Terry Burton raised $126,400 for his campaign.[5]
| Mississippi Senate, District 31 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Terry Burton (R) | 10,429 | 68.9% | ||
| Fred Hamilton (D) | 4,697 | 31.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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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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Burton and his wife, Darlene, have two stepchildren.
Recent news
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See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Burton's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
- Terry Burton on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Clarion Ledger, "Following 3rd DUI arrest, Terry Burton resigning from leadership, won't seek re-election," January 8, 2019
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Burton's 2007 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 31 1992–2020 |
Succeeded by Tyler McCaughn (R) |
