Mar 16, 2016: NewMs: District 25 Senate race is over and decided
The seat for District 25 has been decided and it goes to, Walter Michel. Michel ran against Bill Bilingsly in what turned out to be a controversial race when ballots were mixed up and distributed to a few incorrect precincts.
The seat for District 25 has been decided and it goes to, Walter Michel. Michel ran against Bill Bilingsly in what turned out to be a controversial race when ballots were mixed up and distributed to a few incorrect precincts.
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Mar 8, 2016: NewsMs: Polling Problems in Madison County Could Cause Redo
Not all Madison County residents should have been able to vote for Bill Billingsley or Walter Michel in the District 25 state senate race. Feb 9, 2016: WLBT: 3 running for vacant seat in Mississippi Senate
Bill Billingsley of Madison, Walter Michel of Ridgeland and J. Leland Speed of Madison will be on the ballot March 8 - the same day as congressional and presidential primaries. |
Jan 27, 2016: Madison County Journal: Special election set for March 8 primary
Former state Sen. J. Walter Michel and retired Madison businessman Bill Billingsley have announced their intentions to seek the office.
Former state Sen. J. Walter Michel and retired Madison businessman Bill Billingsley have announced their intentions to seek the office.
Aug 12, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY: 'Silent Knight' for Dems
In Republican senate races: Jenifer Branning & Mark Forsman head to a run-off for the seat of retiring Senator Giles Ward (Senate 18); Chris Caughman won outright with 57 percent for the seat of retiring Senator Perry Lee; Joseph Seymour and Mike Tyson fight it out in a run-off to replace Senator Tony Smith (Senate 47) who ran for Southern District Public Service Commissioner; and Senator Will Longwitz (Senate 25) fended off a challenge from Bill Billingsley.
In Republican senate races: Jenifer Branning & Mark Forsman head to a run-off for the seat of retiring Senator Giles Ward (Senate 18); Chris Caughman won outright with 57 percent for the seat of retiring Senator Perry Lee; Joseph Seymour and Mike Tyson fight it out in a run-off to replace Senator Tony Smith (Senate 47) who ran for Southern District Public Service Commissioner; and Senator Will Longwitz (Senate 25) fended off a challenge from Bill Billingsley.
Aug 3, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Bill Billingsley: Why I oppose Senator Longwitz
June 25, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Bill Billingsley states his position on Oxford House
State Senate Republican Candidate Bill Billingsley submitted this statement to Jackson Jambalaya:
State Senate Republican Candidate Bill Billingsley submitted this statement to Jackson Jambalaya:
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May 14, 2015: Y'all Politics: Longwitz vs. Billingsley - campaign finance reports
In what will likely be one of the more watched Republican primary races in the state senate, incumbent senator Will Longwitz and challenger Bill Billingsley posted their campaign finance reports.
In what will likely be one of the more watched Republican primary races in the state senate, incumbent senator Will Longwitz and challenger Bill Billingsley posted their campaign finance reports.
May 11, 2015: Bill Billingsley For Senate Financial Statement
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Dec 12, 2014: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel’s supporters throw hats into political ring
Madison Republican activist Bill Billingsley will challenge incumbent first-term Republican state Sen. Will Longwitz in next year’s election.The District 25 Senate seat includes much of Madison and Ridgeland, as well as eight precincts in northeast Jackson. “I believe that the more people participate at all levels of government, from voting to serving, the better our government will be.” Billingsley said, “I believe it’s especially important for people with a business background to seek elective office. Government needs to run like a business, and I think I can help that happen in the Senate.” Billingsley, who is seeking political office for the first time, is the former owner and COO of Gilbert's Home Health and Hospice and is a member of the Madison County Republican Party Executive Committee.
June 14, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Bill Billingsley speaks on Chris McDaniel
Aug 18, 2011: Mississippi PEP: CHARLES BARBOUR DRAWING WIDESPREAD CRITICISM FOR CONTINUED NEGATIVE ATTACKS ON WILL LONGWITZ
Madison County resident and political activist Bill Billingsley had this to say: "Will Longwitz is as good a Republican as I have ever met. He has worked tirelessly for the Party, and we should thank him for that. We don’t have to put up with this nonsense. The solution is to get out Tuesday and vote for Will Longwitz."
Madison Republican activist Bill Billingsley will challenge incumbent first-term Republican state Sen. Will Longwitz in next year’s election.The District 25 Senate seat includes much of Madison and Ridgeland, as well as eight precincts in northeast Jackson. “I believe that the more people participate at all levels of government, from voting to serving, the better our government will be.” Billingsley said, “I believe it’s especially important for people with a business background to seek elective office. Government needs to run like a business, and I think I can help that happen in the Senate.” Billingsley, who is seeking political office for the first time, is the former owner and COO of Gilbert's Home Health and Hospice and is a member of the Madison County Republican Party Executive Committee.
June 14, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Bill Billingsley speaks on Chris McDaniel
Aug 18, 2011: Mississippi PEP: CHARLES BARBOUR DRAWING WIDESPREAD CRITICISM FOR CONTINUED NEGATIVE ATTACKS ON WILL LONGWITZ
Madison County resident and political activist Bill Billingsley had this to say: "Will Longwitz is as good a Republican as I have ever met. He has worked tirelessly for the Party, and we should thank him for that. We don’t have to put up with this nonsense. The solution is to get out Tuesday and vote for Will Longwitz."
June 14, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Bill Billingsley speaks on Chris McDaniel