Chris Massey (b. September 13, 1971) is a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 1. He was first elected to the chamber in 2011. Massey attended Northwest Community College, receiving a Realtor's License. Chris Massey (Republican Party) was a member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 1. Massey assumed office in 2012. Massey left office on January 7, 2020. Massey (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 1. Massey lost in the Republican primary runoff on August 27, 2019. Massey attended Northwest Community College, receiving a Realtor's License. His professional experience includes serving as Vice President of Massey Home Builders.
Oct 10, 2016:
A grand jury could decide whether to indict a Mississippi lawmaker and others in a shovel-swinging brawl in a DeSoto County subdivision.
District Attorney John Champion could present the case involving state Sen. Chris Massey of Olive Branch, lawn service operator Anthony Smith and others to a grand jury, The Commercial Appeal reported.
Massey, 45, is a homebuilder. After a brawl July 7 in the upscale Windstone subdivision in Olive Branch, he and his father, Jackie Gayron Massey, 66, of Nesbit, were charged with aggravated assault; lawn service employee Marcus Lane, 25, of Memphis, Tennessee, was charged with aggravated assault; and Smith, 60, of Memphis, Tennessee, was charged with simple assault. All were released on bond.
A grand jury could decide whether to indict a Mississippi lawmaker and others in a shovel-swinging brawl in a DeSoto County subdivision.
District Attorney John Champion could present the case involving state Sen. Chris Massey of Olive Branch, lawn service operator Anthony Smith and others to a grand jury, The Commercial Appeal reported.
Massey, 45, is a homebuilder. After a brawl July 7 in the upscale Windstone subdivision in Olive Branch, he and his father, Jackie Gayron Massey, 66, of Nesbit, were charged with aggravated assault; lawn service employee Marcus Lane, 25, of Memphis, Tennessee, was charged with aggravated assault; and Smith, 60, of Memphis, Tennessee, was charged with simple assault. All were released on bond.
Feb 11, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi Senate advances bill for elected superintendents
Senators voting against the bill Thursday were Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton; Nickey Browning, R-Pontotoc; Angela Hill, R-Picayune; Russell Jolly, R-Houston; Chris Massey, R-Nesbit; Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville; Bill Stone, D-Holly Springs; Angela Turner, D-West Point; and J.P. Wilemon, D-Belmont.
Senators voting against the bill Thursday were Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton; Nickey Browning, R-Pontotoc; Angela Hill, R-Picayune; Russell Jolly, R-Houston; Chris Massey, R-Nesbit; Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville; Bill Stone, D-Holly Springs; Angela Turner, D-West Point; and J.P. Wilemon, D-Belmont.
Jan 28, 2016: DeSoto Times: Parker, Massey, Blackwell named to key posts
Sen. Chris Massey, R-Nesbit, will be chairman of the Ethics Committee, which deals with issues of conduct in government and public office. Massey, R-Nesbit, represents District 1 in DeSoto County.
Sen. Chris Massey, R-Nesbit, will be chairman of the Ethics Committee, which deals with issues of conduct in government and public office. Massey, R-Nesbit, represents District 1 in DeSoto County.
Jan 15, 2016: DeSoto Times-Tribune: Standstill at Capitol
Sen. Chris Massey, R-Nesbit, said the work at the Capitol can't proceed until the elections are decided. "With it being a longer session this year, we have a little more time on this," Massey said. "The special committee is finishing up deliberations today. Hopefully, we can get this behind us and get our committee assignments Tuesday or Wednesday."
Sen. Chris Massey, R-Nesbit, said the work at the Capitol can't proceed until the elections are decided. "With it being a longer session this year, we have a little more time on this," Massey said. "The special committee is finishing up deliberations today. Hopefully, we can get this behind us and get our committee assignments Tuesday or Wednesday."
Aug 5, 2015: Cottonmouth: Announcing the Bomgar Caucus
Dan Eubanks, the candidate who defeated Gene Alday, produced the video below with his brother, Dave. Dave Eubanks challenged incumbent Republican Sen. Chris Massey of DeSoto County but was unsuccessful.
Dan Eubanks, the candidate who defeated Gene Alday, produced the video below with his brother, Dave. Dave Eubanks challenged incumbent Republican Sen. Chris Massey of DeSoto County but was unsuccessful.
— chris massey (@yessamjc) June 12, 2015
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Apr 21, 2015: Ms Board of Contracters: Senate Bill 2508 Signed into Law
Leaders in the construction industry attended an official ceremony at the state capitol on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 when Governor Phil Bryant signed Senate Bill 2508 into law. The bill authored by Senator Chris Massey (DeSoto) revises the regulatory laws for commercial and residential construction as well as increases funding for construction education and craft training. Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez. |
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Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Reeves
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger Feb 11, 2015: Special Needs Bill: Senate Passes Special Needs ESA Bill
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson) Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb) Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl) Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin |
Jan 8, 2015: Commercial Appeal: Mississippi candidates begin lining up as filing period opens
Among legislative posts, incumbent Chris Massey and challenger James David Eubanks have filed with the state Republican Party in Senate District 1. On the House side, incumbent Gene Alday and challenger Dan Eubanks have filed for the District 25 seat in western DeSoto County.
Among legislative posts, incumbent Chris Massey and challenger James David Eubanks have filed with the state Republican Party in Senate District 1. On the House side, incumbent Gene Alday and challenger Dan Eubanks have filed for the District 25 seat in western DeSoto County.
Nov 5, 2014: Weidie Report: Mississippi Open House Seat Won’t Be Competitive
Outside of news about his successful business, Bomgar made the news when House Speaker Philip Gunn nominated him for the State Board of Education. Incredibly and despite his very impressive credentials, the Senate Education Committee voted 8-7 against his confirmation. Republican senators who voted against him were Videt Carmichael, Briggs Hopson and Chris Massey. He rejection was called a “travesty” by Forest Thigpen of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. I agree.
Outside of news about his successful business, Bomgar made the news when House Speaker Philip Gunn nominated him for the State Board of Education. Incredibly and despite his very impressive credentials, the Senate Education Committee voted 8-7 against his confirmation. Republican senators who voted against him were Videt Carmichael, Briggs Hopson and Chris Massey. He rejection was called a “travesty” by Forest Thigpen of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. I agree.
June 23, 2014: Y'all Politics: Endorsements in the 2014 MS Republican Senate RUNOFF - updated #mssen
Chris McDaniel endorsements: Senator Chris Massey- SD 1 (R- Nesbit)
Chris McDaniel endorsements: Senator Chris Massey- SD 1 (R- Nesbit)
May 13, 2014: Insurance News Net: DeSoto County supervisors weigh another push for homeowners' rights, road equipment legislation
"This is one of those bills that might take three or four years to gain traction," said Nowak. He said state Sen. Chris Massey, R-Nesbit, has advised meetings with homebuilders' groups to reach common ground.
"This is one of those bills that might take three or four years to gain traction," said Nowak. He said state Sen. Chris Massey, R-Nesbit, has advised meetings with homebuilders' groups to reach common ground.
Oct 10, 2013: Southern Miss Now: Miss University of Southern Mississippi Pageant set for Oct. 12 at Saenger Theater
Katie Massey, a freshman from Nesbit, Miss. Massey is a vocal performance major and Italian minor. She is a member of two USM Honor Choirs, Legacy Club, and Student Eagle Club and an athlete in intramural sports. She is the daughter of Chris and Cathy Massey.
Katie Massey, a freshman from Nesbit, Miss. Massey is a vocal performance major and Italian minor. She is a member of two USM Honor Choirs, Legacy Club, and Student Eagle Club and an athlete in intramural sports. She is the daughter of Chris and Cathy Massey.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
Apr 2, 2013: Mississippi Recycling Coalition: Bills Affecting Recycling Signed by Governor Bryant
The Mississippi Recycling Coalition's Legislative Committee reports that at least two bills involving recycling in Mississippi have passed the State Legislature and have been signed by Governor Phill Bryant. These bills were Senate Bill 2754 introduced by Senator Chris Massey (R-DeSoto County) and House Bill 1680 introduced by Representative Jeffrey Smith (R-Lowndes County).
The Mississippi Recycling Coalition's Legislative Committee reports that at least two bills involving recycling in Mississippi have passed the State Legislature and have been signed by Governor Phill Bryant. These bills were Senate Bill 2754 introduced by Senator Chris Massey (R-DeSoto County) and House Bill 1680 introduced by Representative Jeffrey Smith (R-Lowndes County).
Jan 6, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Reeves Bipartisan in Chair Assignments
Frazier will head up the Housing Committee; Republican Chris Massey will vice-chair the committee.
Frazier will head up the Housing Committee; Republican Chris Massey will vice-chair the committee.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-01 Chris Massey (R-Nesbit)
In this northwestern district, Tea Party-backed Sen. Massey knocked off incumbent Republican Doug Davis then ran unopposed in the general election. His district gets slightly less Republican, but at 64% McCain, it should be safe R.
SD-01 Chris Massey (R-Nesbit)
In this northwestern district, Tea Party-backed Sen. Massey knocked off incumbent Republican Doug Davis then ran unopposed in the general election. His district gets slightly less Republican, but at 64% McCain, it should be safe R.
Aug 2, 2011: Commercial Appeal: Nesbit builder Chris Massey upsets Doug Davis for Mississippi Senate seat
Nesbit homebuilder Chris Massey upset Doug Davis to win election to the 1st District state Senate seat Davis had held since 2005, and Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant avoided a runoff with Pass Christian contractor Dave Dennis in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary.
Nesbit homebuilder Chris Massey upset Doug Davis to win election to the 1st District state Senate seat Davis had held since 2005, and Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant avoided a runoff with Pass Christian contractor Dave Dennis in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary.
