About Vi Simpson
Born 1946. Vi Simpson is an American politician.
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 2012. 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
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Vi Simpson?
American politician
When was Vi Simpson born?
Vi Simpson was born on 18 March 1946 in Los Angeles.
What is Vi Simpson's occupation?
Vi Simpson is a politician.
What nationality is Vi Simpson?
Vi Simpson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vi Simpson. https://biography.guide/vi-simpson/
MLA: "Vi Simpson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vi-simpson/.
Chicago: "Vi Simpson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vi-simpson/.
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