Occupation Politician Spouse(s) Darleen Allday Party Republican Party | Political party Republican Party Children 2 | |
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Born January 31, 1956 Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S. Residence Newton, Mississippi, U.S. | ||
For the English soccer player, see Terry Burton.
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Terry C. Burton (born 1956) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 31. He also serves as President Pro Tempore.
Early life
Terry Clark Burton was born on January 31, 1956 in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Career
Burton serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 31, which includes parts of Lauderdale County, Newton County, Scott County, Mississippi. Since January 2016, he has also served as President Pro Tempore of the Mississippi Senate. In February 2015, he proposed a bill to lower the concealed carry fees in Mississippi from $100 to $80.
Burton is a York Rite Mason and a Shriner.
Personal life
Burton is married to Darleen Allday, with whom he has two children. They reside in Newton, Mississippi. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.