Clara Burnett
| Clara Burnett | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | Jackson State University | |
| M.D. | Delta State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 28, 1941 | |
| Profession | Funeral director | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Burnett earned her B.S. from Jackson State University and M.S. from Delta State University. Her professional experience includes working as a funeral director and teacher. [1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Burnett served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Gaming, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Tourism | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
| • Youth and Family Affairs | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Burnett served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Gaming, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Enrolled Bills | ||||
| • Judiciary B | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice | ||||
| • Tourism | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Burnett won re-election to District 9 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Burnett won re-election in District 9. She defeated Henry Sonny Nickson, Jr. in the primary election.[3] Burnett ran unopposed in the general election, garnering a total of 4,060 votes.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 9 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clara Burnett (D) | 4,060 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Burnett received $1,500 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Clara Burnett's campaign in 2011 | |
| Unitemized Contributions | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $1,500 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,337 |
| Cost of each vote received | $0.28 |
2007
In 2007, Burnett collected $2,600 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unitemized Contributions | $2,600 |
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External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Burnett
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi 2007 Primary election results
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 election results.
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2007 contributions to Clara Burnett.
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