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Kathy Chism

Kathy Chism

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State Senator

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Senator
State
Mississippi
Jurisdiction
3
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2020 - Present

Senator Chism was born in Aurora, IL on August 22, 1957. She is married to Bob Chism. They have one child, Joni and son in law Jeremy McLarty. They have four grandchildren; Lexi, Cash, Leighton and Hoyt. Senator Chism is of the Baptist faith. Occupation: Realtor, Auctioneer, Business Owner. Education: Myrtle High School; Northeast Community College; Itawamba Community College. Service: 2020-present.

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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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.

  • Kathy Chism holds the office of State Senator
    profile identity· OpenStates
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  • 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 no on HB 1152: Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-10source
    Verified
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