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Esther Harrison
| Esther Harrison | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 2, 1999 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | African Methodist Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Harrison is retired. She worked as a business administrator and teacher.
Harrison attended Alcorn State University and the Mississippi University for Women. She is a member of Eastern Star, Helping Hands, Lowndes County League of Voters, NAACP, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women Incorporated, Southern Christian Leadership Council, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
- Investigative State Offices
- Ports, Harbors and Airports
- State Library, Vice-Chair
- Tourism
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Harrison was appointed to the following committees:
- State Library (Chair)
- Education
- Interstate Cooperation
- Medicaid
- Ports, Harbors and Airports
- Universities and Colleges
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Harrison won re-election to District 41 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 Harrison was re-elected in District 41. She ran unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 41 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Esther Harrison (D)
|
3,655 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Harrison received $1,300 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Esther Harrison's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Dental PAC | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $1,300 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 4,143 |
| Cost of each vote received | $0.31 |
2007
In 2007, Harrison collected $10,897 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Harrison, Esther | $2,500 |
| Seven Corr | $1,000 |
| Veal, Dr. Paul | $500 |
| Levanway Association | $350 |
| Edwards, Jabari | $300 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Basement-NC
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-4073
District Address:
924 South 7th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662-327-5294 662-327-5294 (Home)
Email:
eharrison@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Harrison
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MS&y=2007&f=H&so=O&p=2#sorttable
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94646
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