Willie Lee Simmons (born March 21, 1947) is an American politician and former member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 13th District, where he served from 1993 to 2020.

Simmons ran and won the election to the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Central District.

[1][2] He graduated from Alcorn State University in 1967 with a bachelor's in social science;[3] and received Master of Science Degree in guidance and counseling and Education Specialist Degree in counseling and administration from Delta State University.

[2] Simmons also worked as a visiting professor for Delta State University and the U.S. Post Office.

[8] He won the election against Republic Mayor Butch Lee 51.1% to 48.9% and was sworn into office in January.