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Jody Steverson
| Jody Steverson | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2012 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 8, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 8/21/1968 | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Steverson is a founding member of the Ripley Main Street Association and a member of the Career Pathway Experience Advisory Committee of the Tippah County Career and Technology Center.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Steverson served on the following committees:
Issues
Campaign themes
Steverson's campaign Facebook page notes several of his priorities:
- Keeping taxes low
- [Making] sure that tax dollars are wisely spent
- [Making] Tippah County and District 4 a business-friendly place
- [Providing] quality K-12 education, [supporting] higher education
- [Supporting] pro life, pro family legislation
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Steverson won election to District 4 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He faced James Nunnally and Steve Fisher in the primary on August 2, 2011.[1] Since no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a run off took place on August 23 between Steverson and Nunnally, with Steverson winning 3,478 to 3,194.[2] Steverson defeated James Benefield (R) in the November 8 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 4 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jody Steverson |
51.1% | 4,229 | |
| Republican | James Benefield | 48.9% | 4,043 | |
| Total Votes | 8,272 | |||
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 4 Democratic Primary Runoff, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jody Steverson |
52.1% | 3,478 |
| James Nunnally | 47.9% | 3,194 |
| Total Votes | 6,672 | |
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Steverson received $25,938 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jody Steverson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $11,000 |
| Steverson, Jody | $2,448 |
| Mississippi Physicians Association | $2,000 |
| Bailey, Leon & Diane | $1,500 |
| Mississippi Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $25,938 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 4,229 |
| Cost of each vote received | $6.13 |
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