Jeffrey Smith, Mississippi Representative
| Jeffrey Smith | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University | |
| J.D. | University of Mississippi Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 6, 1949 | |
| Profession | Lawyer | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Smith is an attorney. He was a Prosecutor for Lowndes County from 1980-1989. He earned his JD and BS from Mississippi State University.
Smith is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Columbus Arts Council, Deacon of First Baptist Church, member of the Lowndes County Bar Association, Board President of the Steens Civic Club, and President of Swim Columbus.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
- Constitution
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers
- Judiciary A
- Judiciary En Banc
- Legislative Budget
- Public Health And Human Services
- Ways and Means, Chair
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Smith was appointed to the following committees:
Race for Speaker of the House
Following House Speaker William McCoy's (D) decision not to run for re-election in 2011, lawmakers are posturing to run for his powerful legislative position. Smith is considered a possible frontrunner for the speakership. He narrowly lost the 2008 speaker election by a single vote. Lawmakers will vote on a new speaker at the start of the 2012 session. A narrow margin of power for either party following the election could force lawmakers to form a coalition in order to elect a new speaker.[3]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Smith won re-election to District 39 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Jack Larmour in the primary on August 2, 2011.[4] Smith was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [5]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Smith was re-elected in District 39. He defeated James Samuel in the primary election and ran unopposed in the general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 39 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeffrey Smith (D) | 6,778 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Smith received $64,825 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jeffrey Smith, Mississippi Representative's campaign in 2011 | |
| Smith, Jeffrey C | $15,000 |
| Mississippi Coalition For Progress | $2,500 |
| Mendall, Richard C & Julia C | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Home Builders Association Of Mississippi | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $64,825 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 7,380 |
| Cost of each vote received | $8.78 |
2007
In 2007, Smith collected $127,267 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Depriest, Donald R. | $5,000 |
| Burns Dirt Construction Inc. | $5,000 |
| Clark, Donald | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association | $2,500 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address
Post Office Box 681
Columbus, MS 39703
Phone: 662-328-2711 662-328-2711 (Business)
Phone: 662-327-0407 (Home)
Fax: 662-328-0745
Email:
jsmith@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
- ↑ Fox News, House Speaker Candidate Smith Switches to GOP, 1 June 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Smith
- ↑ Race for House speaker begins in earnest," August 3, 2011
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94824
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