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Brian Aldridge
| Brian Aldrige | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Minister/Non-profit manager | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Aldridge is Founder and Executive Director of Touched by an Angel Ministries. He earned his BA from Mississippi State University and attended Itawamba Community College.
Aldridge is a member of the Community Development Foundation, Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition, and Rotary International.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Aldridge served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Conservation and Water Resources
- County Affairs
- Public Health And Human Services
- Tourism, Vice-Chair
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Aldridge was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Aldridge won re-election to District 17 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Michael Stafford in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Aldridge was re-elected in District 17, defeating Democratic challenger Michael Stafford.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 17 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Brian Aldridge (R)
|
3,670 | |||
| Michael Stafford (D) | 2,813 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Aldridge received $19,651 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Aldridge's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Manufacturers Association | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Home Builders Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $19,651 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,288 |
| Cost of each vote received | $3.72 |
2007
In 2007, Aldridge collected $71,820 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Republican Party | $14,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $3,500 |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $3,000 |
| Watchdog PAC | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Brian Aldridge News Feed
- State legislators will consider lower BAC limit - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- Lawmakers adopt incentives for manufacturer in Clay County - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- YRC Incentives Trigger Plea for Cooper Help - Tire Review
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Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
Post Office Box 2611
Tupelo, MS 38803
Phone: 662-841-5833 662-841-5833 662-841-5833 (office)
Phone: 662-842-0401 (home)
Email:
baldridge@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
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Aldridge
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MS&y=2007&f=H&so=O#sorttable
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94487
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