Willie Lee Simmons (born March 21, 1947) is an

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politician and former member of the

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from the 13th District, where he served from 1993 to 2020. Simmons ran for election to the

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; he won the election, becoming the Central Commissioner. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His daughter is Sarita Simmons, Senator for Mississippi's 13th district.

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