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J. P. Wilemon
| J. P. Wilemon | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/10/1940 | |
| Place of birth | Prentiss County, MS | |
| Profession | Banking | |
| Religion | Primitive Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wilemon was a candidate for the Mississippi State Senate in 1999 but he was not elected. He later joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 5th district.
Wilemon works in Banking.
Wilemon attended both North East Mississippi Community College and Memphis State University.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Wilemon served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Business and Financial Institutions Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Education Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Enrolled Bills Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Investigate State Offices Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division B Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Municipalities Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Universities and Colleges Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Wilemon won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 5. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. Jerry Keith ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Wilemon defeated Keith in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  J. P. Wilemon Incumbent |
55.8% | 9,733 | |
| Republican | Jerry Keith | 44.2% | 7,698 | |
| Total Votes | 17,431 | |||
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, J. P. Wilemon ran for District 5 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Guyton Hinds. [2]
J. P. Wilemon raised $31,097 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| J. P. Wilemon (D) | 11,964 | 72.5% | ||
| Guyton Hinds (R) | 4,530 | 27.5% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Wilemon received $20,220 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to J. P. Wilemon's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Enterprises Inc | $1,000 |
| The Caterpillar Employee PAC | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association PAC Mississippi Bank PAC | $1,000 |
| Stogner, Jerry D | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $20,220 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 9,733 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.08 |
2009
In 2009 J. P. Wilemon collected $2,350 in donations. [5]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Community Financial Services Association | $500 |
| Georgia-Pacific | $500 |
| Community Financial Service Association of Am Advanced America | $500 |
| Mississippi Bail Agents Association | $400 |
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Personal
Wilemon and his wife, Bobbie, have two children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3232
District Address:
Post Office Box 82
Belmont, MS 38827
Phone: 662-454-7585 (Home)
Email:
jwilemon@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Official Mississippi Senate Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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