James Evans
| James Evans | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 70 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 13, 1950 | |
| Profession | Minister | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Evans attended the Reformed Theological Seminary and South Carolina State College. His professional experience includes working as a minister, sports agent/promoter, and teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Executive Contingent Fund, Chair | ||||
| • Public Health and Human Services | ||||
| • State Library | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Constitution, Chair | ||||
| • Apportionment and Elections | ||||
| • Banking and Financial Services | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Public Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Select Committee on Poverty | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Evans won re-election to District 70 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011[2] and in the November 8 general election. [3]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Evans was re-elected in District 70, running unopposed.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 70 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Evans (D) | 3,077 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Evans received $7,200 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Evans's campaign in 2011 | |
| Evans, James | $4,000 |
| At&T | $700 |
| Tri State Lenders | $500 |
| Unreadable Health Call B M | $500 |
| State Farm | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $7,200 |
2007
In 2007, Evans collected $5,350 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $800 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $500 |
| Bud Unreadable | $500 |
| Lilly, Eli | $500 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $500 |
External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Evans
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 election results.
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2007 contributions to James Evans.
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