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George Dickerson
George "Tommy" Dickerson (b. November 2, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 43rd Senatorial District.
Dickerson served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1993 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Dickerson is an Attorney.
Dickerson attended Perkinston Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He then earned his J.D. from Mississippi College Jackson School of Law.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Dickerson was appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Elections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Forestry Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Ports and Marine Resources Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
Dickerson did not run for re-election in 2011.
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, George Dickerson ran for District 43 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating James Walley.[1]
George Dickerson raised $9,450 for his campaign.[2]
| Mississippi Senate, District 43 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| George Dickerson (D) | 9011 | 53% | ||
| James Walley (R) | 7987 | 47% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Dickerson and his wife, Marie, have two children.
External links
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 43 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Phillip Gandy |
