Videt Carmichael
| Videt Carmichael | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 26, 1950 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Residence | Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Smith |
| Children | 2 |
Videt Carmichael (born 1950) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate.
Early life
Videt Carmichael was born on February 26, 1950 in Meridian, Mississippi.[1] He graduated from Mississippi State University.[1]
Career
Carmichael was a teacher prior to running for office.[1] He has served as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate since 2000.[1] In 2015, he proposed a bill to prevent the Common Core State Standards Initiative from becoming the law of the land in Mississippi.[2][3]
Personal life
Carmichael is married to Donna Smith.[1] They have two children.[1] He is a Baptist.[1] In 2014, he was hospitalized after he fell in his apartment in Jackson, Mississippi.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Videt Carmichael". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ 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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