Fredie Videt Carmichael (born February 26, 1950) is a Republican who served in the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 33, which encompasses Lauderdale and Clarke counties in the eastern portion of Mississippi. He first entered the Senate in 2000, and left in April 2019.
Videt Carmichael | |
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| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 4, 2000 – April 2019[1] | |
| Preceded by | Brad Carter |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Tate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fredie Videt Carmichael February 26, 1950 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (2002–present) Democratic (1999–2002) |
| Spouse | Donna Smith |
| Residence(s) | Meridian, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University |
| Occupation | Retired educator and principal |
Background
editCarmichael is a native of Meridian, Mississippi.[2] He graduated from Clarkdale High School in Lauderdale County and obtained two degrees in education from Mississippi State University at Starkville.[2]
Career
editCarmichael was a teacher, coach, and principal prior to running for office.[2] He was first elected to the Senate in 1999 as a Democrat.[2] In May 2002, Carmichael, citing "conscience," switched to Republican affiliation. He was welcomed to the party by state chairman Jim Herring.[3] In 2015, Carmichael proposed a bill to prevent the Common Core State Standards Initiative from becoming law in Mississippi.[4][5]
Personal life
editCarmichael is married to the former Donna Smith.[2] They have two children.[2] He is a Baptist.[2] In 2014, he was hospitalized after he fell in his apartment in the capital city of Jackson. He recovered several weeks later and successfully sought reelection in 2015, when he defeated Democrat Chase Callahan (born 1987), also of Meridian. Carmichael won the race, 75 to 25 percent.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Videt Carmichael". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Videt Carmichael". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ Terry R. Cassreino (May 7, 2002). "Carmichael switches to Republican party". Meadville, Mississippi: Franklin County Times. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ Le Coz, Emily (February 2, 2015). "Common Core killer unleashed to full Senate". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Bill to End Common Core Passes Committee". WTOK-TV. January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Miss. Sen. Videt Carmichael released from hospital". The Clarion-Ledger. April 16, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
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