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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 is a Minister, sports agent/promoter, and teacher. He attended the Reformed Theological Seminary and South Carolina State College.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
- Education
- Executive Contingent Fund, Chair
- Public Health And Human Services
- State Library
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Evans was appointed to the following committees:
- 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
Elections
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 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 102-NC
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-2428
District Address:
Post Office Box 1167
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-948-0517 601-948-0517 (Business)
Phone: 601-353-7464 (Home)
Email:
jevans@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- 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
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94606
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