Eugene Clarke
| Eugene Clarke | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 22 | ||
| 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 | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/04/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Greenville Air Force Base, MS | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Clarke was a member of the Washington County Board of Education from 1987 to 1991. He has also been a member of the Washington County Republican Executive Committee from 1992 to the present. He joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since. He represents the 22nd district.
Clarke was a Staff Accountant for Clarke, Bradley, Wicks and Baker from 1979 to 1983. He has been a Certified Public Accountant for the same firm since then. He has also worked as Partner for Clarke, Bradley, Wicks and Baker from 1983 to the present.
Clarke earned his BS from Mississippi State University in 1978.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Clarke served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Housing Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Insurance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Ports and Marine Resources Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Eugene Clarke endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Clarke wonr re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 22. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. George Hollowell defeated Mala Brooks in the Democratic primary. Clarke defeated Hollowell in the general election on November 8, 2011. [2]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 22 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Eugene Clarke Incumbent |
53.9% | 7,032 | |
| Democrat | George Hollowell | 46.1% | 6,021 | |
| Total Votes | 13,053 | |||
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Eugene Clarke ran for District 22 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Sandra Hill. [3]
Eugene Clarke raised $68,050 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Eugene Clarke (R) | 7,266 | 58.7% | ||
| Sandra Hill (D) | 5,116 | 41.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Clarke received $197,708 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eugene Clarke's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $15,000 |
| Nichols, John | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Health Care Association | $8,500 |
| Miss Republican Party | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Physicians Association | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $197,708 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 7,032 |
| Cost of each vote received | $28.12 |
2009
In 2009 Eugene Clarke collected $21,050 in donations. [6]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Senate PAC | $1,500 |
| PCI Political Account | $1,000 |
| Altria | $1,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
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Personal
Clarke and his wife, Paula, have three children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 405 D
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3172 601-359-3172 601-359-3172
District Address:
Post Office Box 373
Hollandale, MS 38748
Phone: 662-827-7261 (Business)
Phone: 662-827-5685 (Home)
Fax: 662-827-7264
Email:
bclarke@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Eugene Clarke on Facebook
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Mississippi Lt. Governor Reeves and Other Leaders," January 20, 2012
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, 2011 Official State Senate Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Clarke's 2007 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ 2009 contributors to Eugene Clarke
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