Vi Simpson
American politician

Vi Simpson

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American politician
Gender:
Female
Places:
United States of America
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Work field:
Politics
Birth:
18 March 1946
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Vi Simpson (born March 18, 1946) is an American politician who is a former Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 40th District from 1984 to 2013. She was the minority leader of the Indiana Senate.
She was also the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, in the 2012 Indiana Gubernatorial Election, running with the former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives John R. Gregg. The Gregg/Simpson ticket lost in a narrow election to Mike Pence and Sue Ellspermann.

Political career

Simpson was first elected to the office of Monroe County Auditor in 1981. In 1984, Simpson was elected to the Indiana Senate.

Committee assignments

  • Rules & Legislative Procedure (Ranking Minority Member)
  • Health & Provider Services
    • Provider Services Subcommittee
  • Insurance & Financial Institutions
    • Insurance Subcommittee
  • Joint Rules