Back to Government Directory
Derrick Simmons

Derrick Simmons

Sourced record

State Senator

DemocratMississippiOpenStates
RFO score not yet published
Publishes when evidence-backed
scores pass review
3
Roll-call votes
0
Sponsored bills
0
Statements
0
Finance records

Profile Snapshot

OpenStatesOfficial roster ingestion
Office
State Senator
State
Mississippi
Jurisdiction
12
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2011 - Present

Senator Simmons was born December 12, 1976 in Greenville, MS. He is married to the former CuWanda Flowers and is of the Baptist faith. They have two children, Derrick, Jr. ("DJ") and Carter Jace. Occupation: Attorney. Education: Howard Law School, J.D.; Howard Business School, M.B.A.; Jackson State University, B.B.A.. Service: 2011-present.

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
Uncategorized votes
2 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Healthcare
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

3/4 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 3 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Derrick Simmons holds the office of State Senator
    profile identity· OpenStates
    Partial
  • Voted yes on HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-31source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-10source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 1152: Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-10source
    Verified
named source + link partial sourcing not yet sourced