House Speaker McCoy won’t seek re-election
House Speaker Billy McCoy announced today he will not be seeking re-election.
McCoy has represented Alcorn and Prentiss counties since 1980 and served as House speaker for eight years.
“With a humble heart I thank my family for their faithful support during more than 40 years of public service,” McCoy said in a news release announcing his decision. “I thank the voters of District 3 for their many votes for us and I want to thank my colleagues in the House for bestowing their highest honor on me as their speaker. I am grateful to previous Speakers Buddy Newman and Tim Ford for placing me in legislative positions to learn the process and to help accomplish many beneficial things for Mississippi. Continue to Clarion Ledger Article Here
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