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David Jordan
| David Jordan | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1993 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/03/1934 | |
| Place of birth | Leflore County, MS | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jordan was a Councilman on the Greenwood City Council. He then joined the Mississippi State Senate in 1993. He has served in that position since, representing the 24th district.
Jordan is a retired Science Teacher.
Jordan attended both the University of Wyoming and Mississippi Valley State University.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Jordan served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Drug Policy Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Education Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Forestry Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Investigate State Offices Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Labor Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Municipalities Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Tourism Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Jordan ran for re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 24. He defeated Earl Blackmon in the primary on August 2, 2011. No candidates ran in the Democratic primary. Rogrick Wardell is running for election as an Independent. The general election took place on November 8, 2011. [1]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 22 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  David Jordan Incumbent |
77.2% | 9,675 | |
| Independent | Rogrick Wardell | 22.8% | 2,856 | |
| Total Votes | 12,531 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| David Jordan Incumbent |
58.6% | 5,714 |
| Earl Blackmon | 41.4% | 4,041 |
| Total Votes | 9,755 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, David Jordan ran for District 24 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Larry Neal. [2]
David Jordan raised $16,400 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Jordan (D) | 7,968 | 72.6% | ||
| Larry Neal (R) | 3,001 | 27.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Jordan received $6,900 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Jordan's campaign in 2011 | |
| Entergy | $750 |
| MNA - PAC | $700 |
| Miss Associate Of Education | $500 |
| Mississippi Malt Beverage Association | $500 |
| Baker Donelson-Miss (PAC) | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $6,900 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 9,675 |
| Cost of each vote received | $0.71 |
2009
In 2009 David Jordan collected $2,800 in donations. [5]
His contributor in 2009 was:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Jordan | $2,800 |
Recent news
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David Jordan News Feed
- Grads-to-be receive over $1.2 million - Daily Union
- Update on the latest in sports - San Diego 6
- Democrats Drop the Gay Rights Amendment That Might Have Killed the ... - Slate Magazine (blog)
- This Day, May 24, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
- AP News in Brief at 10:58 pm EDT - Quincy Herald Whig
- The Most Difficult Choice Every NHL Team Has to Make This Offseason - Bleacher Report
- Why High Schools Should Treat Computer Programming Like Algebra - The Atlantic
- Tennis Phenom "Tornado" needs funding for the French Open - WPEC
- IRS commissioner ousted over tea party targeting - Minnesota Public Radio
- Jupiter historic season ends in state semifinals - WPEC
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Personal
Jordan has a wife, Christine.
Contact Information
Capitol Address
Post Office Box 1018, Room 405 A
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-6234
District Address:
Post Office Box 8173
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: 662-453-2246 662-453-2246 662-453-2246 (Business)
Phone: 662-453-5361 (Home)
Email:
djordan@senate.ms.us
External links
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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