Chris Massey
Chris Massey (Republican Party) was a member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 1. Massey assumed office in 2012. Massey left office on January 7, 2020.
Massey (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 1. Massey lost in the Republican primary runoff on August 27, 2019.
Biography
Massey attended Northwest Community College, receiving a Realtor's License. His professional experience includes serving as Vice President of Massey Home Builders.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Massey was assigned to the following committees:
- Housing Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Senate Education Committee
- Labor Committee
- Senate Municipalities Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee, Chairman
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Senate Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Committee
- Senate Tourism Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Massey served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Housing, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
| • Finance |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Labor |
| • Municipalities |
| • Tourism |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Massey served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Housing, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Labor |
| • Municipalities |
| • Tourism |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2019
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 1
Michael McLendon won election in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael McLendon (R) | 100.0 | 12,842 | |
| Total votes: 12,842 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Mississippi State Senate District 1
Michael McLendon defeated incumbent Chris Massey in the Republican primary runoff for Mississippi State Senate District 1 on August 27, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael McLendon | 51.4 | 4,300 | |
| Chris Massey | 48.6 | 4,062 | ||
| Total votes: 8,362 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 1
Incumbent Chris Massey and Michael McLendon advanced to a runoff. They defeated Murry Haslip in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 1 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris Massey | 44.8 | 4,942 | |
| ✔ | Michael McLendon | 30.2 | 3,334 | |
 | Murry Haslip | 24.9 | 2,751 | |
| Total votes: 11,027 | ||||
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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.[1] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Chris Massey defeated James David Eubanks in the Republican primary.[2][3] Massey ran unchallenged in the District 1 general election.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chris Massey Incumbent |
68.2% | 7,423 |
| James David Eubanks | 31.8% | 3,457 |
| Total Votes | 10,880 | |
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Massey ran in the 2011 election for Mississippi Senate District 1. He defeated incumbent Doug Davis in the primary on August 2, 2011, and faced no opposition in the general election. The general election took place on November 8, 2011.[5]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Chris Massey |
52.2% | 3,839 |
| Doug Davis Incumbent | 47.8% | 3,513 |
| Total Votes | 7,352 | |
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2015
Massey's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
- Excerpt: "Supported increased funding for K-12 schools."
- Excerpt: "Voted to raise teacher pay."
- Excerpt: "Opposed Common Core."
- Excerpt: "Sponsored law giving small businesses more flexibility in dealing with regulations."
- Excerpt: "Supported Mississippi sportsmen by passing a law permitting use of certain primitive weapons during deer season."
- Excerpt: "Voted 100% pro-life."
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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Massey and his wife, Cathy Herron, have three children. Massey has been the President of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi.
See also
2019 Elections
External links
- Office website
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Vote-MS.org profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Candidate Qualifying List by Office," accessed May 1, 2015
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 4, 2015
- ↑ WHLT News, "Mississippi 2015 State General Election Results," November 3, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Chris Massey for Senate, "Main page," accessed April 2, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Doug Davis |
Mississippi State Senate District 1 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Michael McLendon (R) |
