Jan 22, 2016: WTVA: Special election date set for Senate vacancy
Governor Phil Bryant has designated a date for the special election to fill a senate vacancy. That day is March 8. The election will determine who will replace Senator Will Longwitz in Senate District 25.
Governor Phil Bryant has designated a date for the special election to fill a senate vacancy. That day is March 8. The election will determine who will replace Senator Will Longwitz in Senate District 25.
Dec 30, 3015: Madison County Journal: Legislators push for tax reform in '16
State Sen. Will Longwitz also hopes to see tax reform this session.
"We came really close last year to tax reform, to large-scale tax reform," he said.
State Sen. Will Longwitz also hopes to see tax reform this session.
"We came really close last year to tax reform, to large-scale tax reform," he said.
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Aug 12, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY: 'Silent Knight' for Dems
In Republican senate races: Jenifer Branning & Mark Forsman head to a run-off for the seat of retiring Senator Giles Ward (Senate 18); Chris Caughman won outright with 57 percent for the seat of retiring Senator Perry Lee; Joseph Seymour and Mike Tyson fight it out in a run-off to replace Senator Tony Smith (Senate 47) who ran for Southern District Public Service Commissioner; and Senator Will Longwitz (Senate 25) fended off a challenge from Bill Billingsley. |
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Aug 4, 2015: WJTV: The Latest: Many incumbent lawmakers clear path to new terms
Among House Republicans moving toward another term were Jeff Guice of Ocean Springs, Greg Haney of Gulfport, Joey Hood of Ackerman, John Moore of Brandon, Ken Morgan of Morgantown and John Read of Gautier. In the state Senate, Sean Tindell of Gulfport and Will Longwitz of Madison each turned back tea party-backed challengers, while tea party favorite Michael Watson of Pascagoula beat back an upset bid by a more establishment Republican. |
Aug 3, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Bill Billingsley: Why I oppose Senator Longwitz
July 29, 2015: Mississippi PEP: WEIDIE: Sen. Will Longwitz campaign finance reports raise red flags.
Longwitz is an interesting case. He represents a state senate district that is safe for Republicans.
Longwitz is an interesting case. He represents a state senate district that is safe for Republicans.
June 29, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Longwitz poll shows "dominating" lead
Senator Will Longwitz (R-Ruth's Chris) released the following polling memo.
Senator Will Longwitz (R-Ruth's Chris) released the following polling memo.
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June 1, 2015: Daily Journal: BILL CRAWFORD: Politicians are right to question Oxford House
Things were going smoothly in Mississippi – 13 houses opened since 2013 with support from the Mississippi Department of Mental Health – until last month when an Oxford House opened on Northside Drive in Jackson. That’s when concerned residents contacted Republican state Sen. Will Longwitz. May 14, 2015: Y'all Politics: Longwitz vs. Billingsley - campaign finance reports
In what will likely be one of the more watched Republican primary races in the state senate, incumbent senator Will Longwitz and challenger Bill Billingsley posted their campaign finance reports. May 2015: Will Longwitz for Senate Expense Report
May 6, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: MDMH reports: Oxford House recruiting from jails.
A State Senator charged that Oxford House is recruiting "clients" directly from jails and importing them into Mississippi neighborhoods. State Senator Will Longwitz sent a letter outlining his concerns about Oxford House and its relationship with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health on May 4. Apr 30, 2015: Watchdog: Reports show scant supervision for Oxford Houses in Mississippi
State Sen. Will Longwitz, R-Madison, told Mississippi Watchdog he’s concerned with the perceived lack of oversight by MDMH. “The state department of mental health chose Oxford House to spend this federal grant money in Mississippi,” Longwitz said. “That gives me and anybody else in this state the right to ask these kinds of questions. The one thing that is a real concern is the recruitment by paid recruiters — paid with federal grant money — from jails. They’re proud of it.” |
Mar 16, 2015: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political Establishment: Who us, worried? We’re not worried. Do we look worried?
Then along comes “Mister me too, me too” Sen. Will Longwitz. Never letting a moment in the spotlight go to waste, the conservative coalition quitter adds his two-cents to an article out by AP reporter Emily Pettus.
Then along comes “Mister me too, me too” Sen. Will Longwitz. Never letting a moment in the spotlight go to waste, the conservative coalition quitter adds his two-cents to an article out by AP reporter Emily Pettus.
Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
Republican Sen. Will Longwitz of Madison said he left the coalition within weeks. "From the beginning, it was an organization to promote Chris McDaniel," Longwitz told The Associated Press this past week. "I don't see anything they have accomplished. It's just policy losses followed by political fundraising. You lose, you whine, you raise money."
Republican Sen. Will Longwitz of Madison said he left the coalition within weeks. "From the beginning, it was an organization to promote Chris McDaniel," Longwitz told The Associated Press this past week. "I don't see anything they have accomplished. It's just policy losses followed by political fundraising. You lose, you whine, you raise money."
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
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
Mar 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Gun fight in the Legislature
Tindell co-authored with McDaniel on an amendment to put it back together on the floor … They robo-called in Sen. Will Longwitz' district and said negative things about him, when he voted for the bill … You attack the most pro-gun people in the Legislature. It's crazy."
Tindell co-authored with McDaniel on an amendment to put it back together on the floor … They robo-called in Sen. Will Longwitz' district and said negative things about him, when he voted for the bill … You attack the most pro-gun people in the Legislature. It's crazy."
Feb 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Autism insurance bill passes Senate floor
State Sen. Will Longwitz, R-Madison, wasn't buying it. "I would ask you today if we're going to have an ideological battle," he said, "let's not do it at the expense of children with autism."
State Sen. Will Longwitz, R-Madison, wasn't buying it. "I would ask you today if we're going to have an ideological battle," he said, "let's not do it at the expense of children with autism."
Dec 12, 2014: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel’s supporters throw hats into political ring
At least two candidates in the metro area who supported conservative state Sen. Chris McDaniel in his failed bid against U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran will seek to become lawmakers next year.
At least two candidates in the metro area who supported conservative state Sen. Chris McDaniel in his failed bid against U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran will seek to become lawmakers next year.
Oct 1, 2014: Weidie Report: The Most Vulnerable First Term Republican State Senators in Mississippi
The three are Senators Melanie Sojourner of Natchez, Tony Smith of Picayune and Will Longwitz of Madison. All three were original members of the anti-Tate Reeves Conservative Coalition in the Senate, and two of them were strong supporters of Chris McDaniel’s campaign against U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
Sept 15, 2014: Mississippi College: Lawmakers and Educators Attend Dyslexia Conference at Mississippi College
“We’ve done great work in Mississippi to train teachers and identify dyslexic students,” says Sen. Will Longwitz of Madison. But he believes much more needs to be done in Mississippi and across the nation to tackle the issue. An attorney and parent, Sen. Longwitz was among more than 60 participants at the Mississippi Legislative Symposium on Dyslexia held Monday. He says new laws are needed, especially for the most severe cases, so dyslexic students receive prompt help from certified therapists.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
On the Senate side, there will be four representatives: Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, Republican Will Longwitz of Madison, Republican Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke of Hollandale, and Democrat John Hohrn of Jackson.
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 three are Senators Melanie Sojourner of Natchez, Tony Smith of Picayune and Will Longwitz of Madison. All three were original members of the anti-Tate Reeves Conservative Coalition in the Senate, and two of them were strong supporters of Chris McDaniel’s campaign against U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
Sept 15, 2014: Mississippi College: Lawmakers and Educators Attend Dyslexia Conference at Mississippi College
“We’ve done great work in Mississippi to train teachers and identify dyslexic students,” says Sen. Will Longwitz of Madison. But he believes much more needs to be done in Mississippi and across the nation to tackle the issue. An attorney and parent, Sen. Longwitz was among more than 60 participants at the Mississippi Legislative Symposium on Dyslexia held Monday. He says new laws are needed, especially for the most severe cases, so dyslexic students receive prompt help from certified therapists.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
On the Senate side, there will be four representatives: Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, Republican Will Longwitz of Madison, Republican Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke of Hollandale, and Democrat John Hohrn of Jackson.
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.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-20 Josh Harkins (R-Flowood)
SD-25 William Longwitz (R-Madison)
SD-30 Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
These are the seats in the heavily Republican suburbs of Jackson in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties. They are 70%, 75%, and 71% McCain districts, respectively.
SD-20 Josh Harkins (R-Flowood)
SD-25 William Longwitz (R-Madison)
SD-30 Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
These are the seats in the heavily Republican suburbs of Jackson in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties. They are 70%, 75%, and 71% McCain districts, respectively.
Aug 18, 2011: Mississippi PEP: CHARLES BARBOUR DRAWING WIDESPREAD CRITICISM FOR CONTINUED NEGATIVE ATTACKS ON WILL LONGWITZ
Charles Barbour has launched yet another deceptive negative attack to try to fool the people of District 25.
Charles Barbour has launched yet another deceptive negative attack to try to fool the people of District 25.
July 27, 2011: Y'all Politics: Madison County Journal endorses Will Longwitz for Senate District 25
There are two good candidates for Senate District 25, the seat long held by Sen. J. Walter Michel III of Jackson. Will Longwitz is known in Madison County as a man of character who possesses solidly conservative ideals. An attorney who served in the Barbour administration, Longwitz has the will and the intellect to serve in the Legislature.
There are two good candidates for Senate District 25, the seat long held by Sen. J. Walter Michel III of Jackson. Will Longwitz is known in Madison County as a man of character who possesses solidly conservative ideals. An attorney who served in the Barbour administration, Longwitz has the will and the intellect to serve in the Legislature.
Will Longwitz (born November 30, 1972 in Meridian, Mississippi) is an attorney and American politician from Mississippi. A Republican, Longwitz was elected to the Mississippi Senate in 2011. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and theUniversity of Mississippi School of Law. He is vice chair of the Senate Constitution committee. He lives in Madison, Mississippi.