Videt Carmichael Explained

Videt Carmichael
State Senate:Mississippi State
District:33rd
Term Start:January 4, 2000
Term End:April 2019[1]
Preceded:Brad Carter
Succeeded:Jeff Tate
Birth Name:Fredie Videt Carmichael
Birth Date:26 February 1950
Birth Place:Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
Residence:Meridian, Mississippi
Alma Mater:Mississippi State University
Occupation:Retired educator and principal
Spouse:Donna Smith

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.

Background

Carmichael 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

Carmichael 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

Carmichael 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Videt Carmichael . Ballotpedia . 19 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Videt Carmichael. Mississippi State Senate. January 22, 2016.
  3. Web site: Carmichael switches to Republican party. May 7, 2002. Terry R. Cassreino. Franklin County Times. Meadville, Mississippi. August 22, 2017.
  4. News: Le Coz. Emily. Common Core killer unleashed to full Senate. January 22, 2016. The Clarion-Ledger. February 2, 2015.
  5. News: Bill to End Common Core Passes Committee. January 22, 2016. WTOK-TV. January 29, 2015.
  6. News: Miss. Sen. Videt Carmichael released from hospital. January 22, 2016. The Clarion-Ledger. April 16, 2014.