Herbert Dixon
| Herbert Dixon | ||
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| Louisiana House of Representatives District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| 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 | November 17, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dixon worked as a field representative from 1980-2000, served in the United States Navy from 1972-1978, and has been a sales representative for National Motor Club Incorporated.
He is a member of the DA Anderson Scholarship Committee, Coyle's Best Incorporated, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Southern University Alumni, and serves as Vice Chair of the Rapides Democratic Central Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
- Labor and Industrial Relations, Chairman
- Commerce
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
Elections
2011-2012
On October 22, 2011, Dixon won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the October 22 primary election, assuring his re-election.
2007
In 2007, Dixon was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Kelven G. Sanders, Mary James Wardsworth, and Victor Kirk.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Herbert Dixon (D)
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4,234 | |||
| Kelvin G. Sanders (D) | 2,392 | |||
| Mary James Wardsworth (D) | 959 | |||
| Victor Kirk (D) | 870 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Dixon received $75,819 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Herbert Dixon's campaign in 2011 | |
| Dixon, Herbert B | $2,857 |
| Freeman Holdings Of Louisiana Llc | $2,500 |
| Aguilus Health | $2,500 |
| Hunter & Beck Llp | $2,500 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $75,819 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Dixon was up for election, he collected $50,441 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ken Moran | $2,500 |
| United Recovery Group LLC | $2,500 |
| West PAC | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Sure | $2,500 |
External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Herbert Dixon
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
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