John Anders
| John Anders | ||
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| Louisiana House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Louisiana Polytechnic Institute | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Anders has worked as a farmer, and as a salesman for John Deere. He received his BS in Agriculture-Business from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute.
He is a member of the Democratic Caucus, and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Anders served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Chairman
- Health and Welfare
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on Homeland Security
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Anders served on the following committees:
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Anders won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Justin Conner (D) in the October 22 primary with more than 50% of the vote. Because Louisiana uses a blanket primary system, a candidate can be declared the overall winner of the seat by garnering 50 percent +1 of the vote in the primary.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives, District 21 Blanket Primary, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Anders Incumbent |
69.4% | 9,217 | |
| Democratic | Justin Conner | 30.6% | 4,060 | |
| Total Votes | 13,277 | |||
2007
In 2007, Anders was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Moses J. Williams, C. Travis Johnson, and Richard Madison.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Anders (D)
|
8,254 | |||
| Moses J. Williams (D) | 2,310 | |||
| C. Travis Johnson (D) | 2,203 | |||
| Richard Madison (D) | 819 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Anders received $129,692 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Anders's campaign in 2011 | |
| Louisiana State Farm Agents | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Restaurant Association | $3,000 |
| Smith Taliaferro & Purvis | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Medical Association | $2,500 |
| Lakeland Planting Co | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $129,692 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 9,217 |
| Cost of each vote received | $14.07 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Anders was up for election, he collected $178,532 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Democratic Campaign Caucus | $8,805 |
| Louisiana Farm Bureau | $5,514 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $3,250 |
| Louisiana Manufacturers | $3,000 |
Recent news
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John Anders News Feed
- Louisiana House committee approves modified Medicaid expansion bill - NOLA.com
- House rejects amendment crucial to getting budget approved - The Advocate
- House OKs gun rights bills - The Advocate
- House panel rejects Medicaid expansion - The Advocate
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External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - John Anders
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
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