Terry C. Burton

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Terry Clark Burton (born January 31, 1956) is an American politician. He is a Republican and former Senator, representing District 31. He also served as President Pro Tempore. He was arrested for drunk driving and did not file for reelection to the Senate.

Terry Burton
President pro tempore of the Mississippi Senate
In office January 5, 2016 – January 11, 2019
Preceded by	Giles Ward
Succeeded by	Gray Tollison
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 31st district
In office January 7, 1992 – January 7, 2020
Preceded by	Alan Heflin
Succeeded by	Tyler McCaughn
Personal details
Born	Terry Clark Burton (1956-01-31) January 31, 1956 (age 69) Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (1988–2002) Republican (2002–present)
Spouse	Darleen Allday

Early life

Terry Clark Burton was born on January 31, 1956, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.^[1]

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.^[1] Since January 2016, he has also served as President Pro Tempore of the Mississippi Senate.^[2] In February 2015, he proposed a bill to lower the concealed carry fees in Mississippi from $100 to $80.^[3]

Burton is a York Rite Mason and a Shriner.^[1]

On December 19, 2018, Burton was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence for the third time in less than 5 years. He stated he would remain as the Mississippi State Senate President Pro Tempore.^[4] However, he resigned from his role and stated he would retire at the end of the year.^[5]

Personal life

Burton is married to Darleen Allday, with whom he has two children.^[1] They reside in Newton, Mississippi.^[1] He is a member of the United Methodist Church.^[1]