State Representative Lee Yancey (R - Shaggy's) announced he will run for State Senator Dean Kirby's seat next year after the Senate lion said he will not run for re-election. Mr. Yancey posted on Facebook:
Senator Dean Kirby has faithfully served us in the State Senate since 1992, and I am grateful for his decades of leadership. It was an honor to serve alongside him in the Senate from 2008 to 2012, and I greatly appreciate his commitment to our community. With Senator Kirby’s recent announcement that he will not seek re-election, I am announcing my candidacy today in Senate District 30 because I believe it is the best way for me to do more for Rankin County. Having previously served in the Senate and returning to the Mississippi Legislature in 2020 as a member of the House of Representatives, I have had the honor of serving as Chairman of the Drug Policy Committee as well as the Business and Commerce Committee. My unique background of previously serving in the Senate and now serving in the House gives me strong working relationships within the Legislature. I want to use that experience to help Rankin County even more in the future. During my time in the Legislature, I have worked to support economic growth, improve education, strengthen our workforce, support law enforcement and address critical issues affecting Mississippi families. This year, I was proud to work with the Rankin County delegation to help secure millions of dollars in funding for our county—investments that support infrastructure, growth and the long-term success for our community. As the son of a public school teacher and parent of public school graduates, I have worked hard to improve our schools. I voted for the largest teacher pay raise in our state’s history in 2022—and another teacher pay raise in 2026. I am honored to have been recognized as Legislator of the Year by both the Subcontractors Association and the Homebuilders Association. I have consistently received A ratings from BIPEC for my support of pro-business legislation, and I have also been recognized as Pro-Lifer of the Year and as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Legislators. Most importantly, I am grateful for my family. My wife, Courtney, and I have been married for 33 years, and we are blessed with two children and two grandchildren. We are active members of Pinelake Church. I would be honored to continue serving the people of Rankin County in State Senate District 30 in the future, and I ask for your support in the 2027 election as we work together for a stronger Mississippi for our children and grandchildren.
4 comments:
Ahhh, didn't know where Yancey was going. Saw that Brad Burleson is running for his seat.
Well, now I know who I’m not voting for.
Lee is a great Mississippian. His efforts have paid off for not only his district but for the entire state!
It would be nice if Lee Yancey OR Josh Harkins ever returned an email sent to them. Or maybe it is just me.
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