Gregory Divinity

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Elections and appointments
Last election

September 22, 2020

Education

Associate

Hinds Community College

Bachelor's

Belhaven University

Graduate

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1985 - 2015

Personal
Birthplace
Utica, Miss.
Religion
Christianity
Contact

Gregory Divinity ran in a special election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 66. He lost in the special general election on September 22, 2020.

Divinity completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography[edit]

Gregory Divinity was born in Utica, Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 2015. Divinity earned an associate degree from Hinds Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Belhaven University, and a master’s degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.[1]

Elections[edit]

2020[edit]

See also: Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2020

General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 66

De'Keither Stamps defeated Bob Lee Jr. in the special general runoff election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 66 on October 13, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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De'Keither Stamps (Nonpartisan)
 
61.5
 
912

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Bob Lee Jr. (Nonpartisan)
 
38.5
 
572

Total votes: 1,484
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General election
Special general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 66

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 66 on September 22, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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De'Keither Stamps (Nonpartisan)
 
40.0
 
762

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Bob Lee Jr. (Nonpartisan)
 
25.9
 
494

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Gregory Divinity (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
24.0
 
457

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Calvin Williams (Nonpartisan)
 
6.1
 
116

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Kathryn Perry (Nonpartisan)
 
2.4
 
45

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Fabian Nelson (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
1.7
 
33

Total votes: 1,907
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Campaign themes[edit]

2020[edit]

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Gregory Divinity completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Divinity's responses.

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Gregory is a husband, father, grandfather and proud life long resident of District 66. He is a graduate of Utica High School, Belhaven University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Gregory is the Senior Administrator of New Vineyard Ministries that consist of social services to the community such as schools, feeding programs, mental health programs, home ownership programs an array of other programs. Gregory is also a retired combat veteran who has spent his career serving his country as a military police officer, personnel officer, finance officer and an a plethora of other positions. Gregory is also a retired federal investigator and former probation parole officer as well.

Gregory Divinity, Sr. is committed to addressing the challenges facing our community. As a leader in our community, Gregory has worked to improve the community by establishing a preschool, afterschool, tutorial program and at- risk neighborhood programs.

From his educational background, military and federal law enforcement career he will bring strong discipline and leadership skills along with a fresh perspective to the legislature.

Public Education Enhancement Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Reform Improvement of Streets and Roads Community and Business Partnerships Adequate Internet Services for Rural Communities Decent and Affordable Healthcare Homeownership and Blight Removal

My Leadership Skills My Self Discipline My Team Building Skills My Counseling Skills My Relationship Building Skills


I believe building relationshipsIn the legislature, understanding the people and the needs of your district and being committed to serving are the core responsibilities Of someone elected to this office.

That I was a servant of people willing to assist anyone in need no matter what.

President Gerald Ford assuming the presidency August 9, 1974 after President Nixon resigned. I was 6 years old.

The Bible. It gives me great wisdom knowledge and understanding.

Sometimes Hurting myself in the process of Helping others.

I perceive the greatest challenges to our state over the next decade is to develop a better public education system, more economic development and decent affordable healthcare for all.

I believe building relationships with other legislators is extremely beneficial. This is the way to be successful in bettering the state as a whole by having those relationships and being able to work together.

The committees I have a strong desire to be a part of the Banking and Financial Services , Corrections, Education Military Affairs , Medicaid and Military Affairs.

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Footnotes[edit]

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 6, 2020


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