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Edwin Murray
| Edwin Murray | ||
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| Louisiana State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2005 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Louisiana House of Representatives | ||
| 1991-2004 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Loyola University, 1982 | |
| J.D. | Loyola University School of Law, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 6, 1960 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Murray earned his BA in Political Science from Loyola University in 1982. He went on to receive his JD from Loyola University School of Law in 1985.
Professional experience
Murray was a Summer Youth Employment Program Coordinator from 1982 to 1985. He is currently Partner of Murray, Darnell and Associates Limited Liability Company.
Political experience
Murray served in the Louisiana State House from 1991 to 2004. He then joined the Louisiana State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 4th district.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Murray served on the following committees:
- Finance
- Judiciary A
- Labor & Industrial Relations, Vice Chairman
- Senate & Governmental Affairs
- Joint Legislative Budget
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Murray served on the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Finance
- Insurance
- Judiciary A
- Labor & Industrial Relations, Vice Chair
- Local & Municipal Affairs
- Senate & Governmental Affairs
2008-2009
In the 2008-2009 legislative session, Murray served on the following committees:
- Finance
- Insurance
- Judiciary A
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Local & Municipal Affairs
- Senate & Governmental Affairs
Personal
Murray is single.
Elections
2011
- See also: Louisiana State Senate elections, 2011
Murray ran for re-election in 2011. He ran unopposed in the October 22 primary. Because Louisiana uses a blanket primary system, a candidate can be declared the overall winner of the seat by garnering 50 percent +1 of the vote in the primary. However, if no candidate reaches this threshold, then a general election will take place on November 19, 2011 between the top-two vote getters.[1]
2007
In 2007 Murray was elected to the Louisiana State Senate District 4. Murray (D) finished with 10,342 votes and was followed by Thomas Kennedy (R) with 3,975 votes and Clayton Joffrion with 897 votes.[2]
| Louisiana State Senate District 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Edwin Murray (D)
|
10,342 | |||
| Thomas Kennedy (R) | 3,975 | |||
| Clayton Joffrion | 897 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Murray received $86,322 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Edwin Murray's campaign in 2011 | |
| Associated Branch Pilots | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Hospitality Coalition PAC | $2,500 |
| Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor | $2,500 |
| Delta Music Group Inc | $2,500 |
| LSM Gaming Inc | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $86,322 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Murray was up for election, he collected $188,444 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Campaign Committee of Louisiana | $9,000 |
| Filmore Parc Apartments LLC | $5,000 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $4,500 |
| Louisiana Medical Association | $4,000 |
| Louisiana Realtors Association | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Edwin Murray News Feed
- Louisiana Senate tables bill seeking to block federal gun control legislation - NOLA.com
- Louisiana Senate panel kills Medicaid expansion measure - NOLA.com
- La. Senate rejects equal pay bill for women - KPLC-TV
- Independence Bowl loses while NOLA wins on Hotel-Motel taxes - Bossier Press-Tribune Online
- The Lens (http://thelensnola.org/2013/04/22/hotels-want-new-tax-on-guests-to ... - The lens
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External links
- Official Louisiana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
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Louisiana State Senate District 4 2005–present |
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