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'''Roger F. Wicker''' (born [[July 5]], [[1951]]) is an American politician. He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]], a position he has held since 1995. Wicker represents {{ushr|Mississippi|1|}}, which includes much of the northern portion of the state including [[Columbus, Mississippi|Columbus]], [[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]], [[Southaven, Mississippi|Southaven]], and [[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]]. |
'''Roger F. Wicker''' (born [[July 5]], [[1951]]) is an American politician. He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]], a position he has held since 1995. Wicker represents {{ushr|Mississippi|1|}}, which includes much of the northern portion of the state including [[Columbus, Mississippi|Columbus]], [[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]], [[Southaven, Mississippi|Southaven]], and [[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]]. |
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At a press conference on December 31, 2007, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour appointed Wicker to fill the Senate seat vacated by retiring [[United States Senator]] [[Trent Lott]]. <ref>{{cite news | last = Rupp | first = Leah | title = Barbour names Wicker to Senate seat | publisher = Clarion Ledger | date = [[2007-12-31]] | url = http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/NEWS/71231008 | accessdate = 2007-12-31}}</ref> |
At a press conference on December 31, 2007, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour appointed Wicker to fill the Senate seat vacated by retiring [[United States Senator]] [[Trent Lott]]. <ref>{{cite news | last = Rupp | first = Leah | title = Barbour names Wicker to Senate seat | publisher = Clarion Ledger | date = [[2007-12-31]] | url = http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/NEWS/71231008 | accessdate = 2007-12-31}}</ref> He will assume this position when the Senate convenes to begin the 2nd Session of the 110th Congress, tentatively on [[January 22]], [[2008]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Tentative 2008 Legislative Schedule | publisher = United States Senate | url = http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/two_column_table/2008_Schedule.htm | accessdate = 2007-12-31}}</ref> |
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Wicker was born in [[Pontotoc, Mississippi]]. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the [[University of Mississippi]] where he was a brother of [[Sigma Nu]]. Wicker practiced law for several years before entering politics. |
Wicker was born in [[Pontotoc, Mississippi]]. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the [[University of Mississippi]] where he was a brother of [[Sigma Nu]]. Wicker practiced law for several years before entering politics. |
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Roger Wicker | |
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| United States Senator from Mississippi | |
| Assumed office January 22, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Trent Lott |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st district | |
| In office January 4 1995 – January 22 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Whitten |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gayle Wicker |
Roger F. Wicker (born July 5, 1951) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives, a position he has held since 1995. Wicker represents Mississippi's 1st congressional district, which includes much of the northern portion of the state including Columbus, Oxford, Southaven, and Tupelo.
At a press conference on December 31, 2007, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour appointed Wicker to fill the Senate seat vacated by retiring United States Senator Trent Lott. [1] He will assume this position when the Senate convenes to begin the 2nd Session of the 110th Congress, tentatively on January 22, 2008.[2]
Wicker was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Mississippi where he was a brother of Sigma Nu. Wicker practiced law for several years before entering politics.
Career in Public Service
Wicker served as an officer in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1980.[3] He served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1987 to 1994, representing a district that included Tupelo. In 1994, Democrat Jamie Whitten, who had represented the 1st District for 54 years, declined to seek re-election, and Wicker triumphed in the Republican primary, defeating a host of candidates including former U.S. Attorney Bob Whitwell, and businessmen Clyde Whitaker and Larry Cobb. In the general election, Wicker defeated Fulton attorney Bill Wheeler, capturing 63 percent of the vote, making him the first Republican to represent the 1st District in over a century. The large victory margin was not surprising, since the 1st had been increasingly friendly to Republicans since the 1960s, even though Democrats still have a substantial majority of registered voters. It has supported the official Democratic candidate for President only once since 1956.
In the subsequent six re-election campaigns, Wicker has cruised to re-election. Most recently, in 2006, he was reelected with over 66 percent of the vote. He was formerly a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He was also Deputy Republican Whip.
Family
Wicker and his wife Gayle have three children: Margaret, a Capitol Hill staffer in Washington, D.C.; Caroline, a senior at Ole Miss; and McDaniel, a sophomore at Ole Miss. The Wickers reside in Tupelo, where he is a deacon at the First Baptist Church.
References
- ^ Rupp, Leah (2007-12-31). "Barbour names Wicker to Senate seat". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Tentative 2008 Legislative Schedule". United States Senate. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
External links
- U.S. Congressman Roger Wicker official House site
- United States Congress. "Roger Wicker (id: w000437)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Federal Election Commission — Roger F. Wicker campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Roger Wicker issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Roger Wicker campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Roger F. Wicker (MS) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — Roger Wicker profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Roger Wicker voting record