Alyce Clarke
| Alyce Clarke | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 69 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1985 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 28 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1985 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alcorn State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Nutritionist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Clarke is a nutritionist. She is previously been a professional consultant and worked in insurance. She earned her BS from Alcorn State University and attended the Tuskegee Institute.
Clarke is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alcorn Alumni, Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated, Mississippi Public Health Association, Regional Association of Drug Free Schools and Communities, and the State Parent Teacher Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Clarke served on the following committees:
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Clarke was appointed to the following committees:
- Ethics (Chair)
- Education
- Judiciary B
- Judiciary En Banc
- Juvenile Justice
- PEER
- Universities and Colleges
- Ways and Means
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Clarke won re-election to District 69 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Clarke was re-elected in District 69, running unopposed after Republican challenger Martin Lyles withdrew[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 69 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Alyce Clarke (D) | 3,139 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Clarke received $1,650 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Alyce Clarke's campaign in 2011 | |
| Anheuser Busch (C/O The Clay Firm) | $500 |
| Abbot Laboratories Inc | $250 |
| Mississippi Primary Healthcare Association | $250 |
| Mississippi Healthcare Association (The Clay Firm) | $250 |
| AT&T | $200 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $1,650 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 3,659 |
| Cost of each vote received | $0.45 |
2007
In 2007, Clarke collected $13,470 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,200 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $1,000 |
| Mississippi House Democratic Leadership | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $700 |
| Bankplus | $500 |
Issues
Legislation
Clarke has been pushing for a sex education bill for 20 years, stating that, since Mississippi has the highest rate of teen births in the country, abstinence-only classes are not working. She has advocated for an opt-in sex education class, where parents have to sign up their students in order to take the class.[6]
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 119A-NC
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3096
District Address:
1053 Arbor Vista Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39209
Phone: 662-354-5453 (Home)
Email:
aclarke@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Clarke
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94557
- ↑ My FOX Memphis, "Mississippi Lawmaker Fights for Expanded Sex Education," September 19, 2011
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