Jonathan Perry
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| Jonathan Perry | ||
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| Louisiana State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | February 19, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northeast Louisiana University | |
| J.D. | Southern Law Center | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Perry is an attorney. He earned his JD from Southern Law Center, and BA in Criminal Justice/Sociology from Northeast Louisiana University. He is the Chair of the Acadiana Delegation, and a member of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate, Vice Chairman
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
- Capital Outlay
- Insurance Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate
2008-2009
In the 2008-2009 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees while a member of the House:
- Administration of Criminal Justice
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
- Ways and Means
Issues
Campaign themes
2011
Perry's 2011 special election campaign site emphasizes several key policy positions and campaign themes:
- Empowering Families and Protecting Our Children's Future: "A loving husband and father of four, Jonathan Perry is a pro-life, pro-family leader. He was appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve on the Louisiana Commission on Family and Marriage and has been awarded "Outstanding Family Advocate" three years in a row by the Louisiana Family Forum. In 2009, Perry received the annual "Life and Liberty Award" for his pro-family legislation. Jonathan is committed to protecting life and protecting our conservative Louisiana values."
- Creating Good Jobs and a Stronger Economy: "Jonathan Perry understands that we must ensure our small businesses keep more of what they earn so they can reinvest and hire new workers. He will lead the fight against any new taxes, fees or new government regulations that will hurt Louisiana businesses. And Jonathan voted to keep ObamaCare's massive new costs and tax increases out of Louisiana."
- Fighting For Smaller Government: "Government is taking more of our money and eroding more of our freedoms than ever before. We must stop this abuse of our tax dollars before it is too late. Jonathan Perry voted against the legislative pay raise, opposed all new taxes and fees and believes that if we cut the waste in government, we can fund our priorities without taking more money out of the pockets of Louisiana families."
- Protecting Our Communities and Conserving Our Natural Resources: "Jonathan Perry is committed to working to rebuild Erath, Henry, Pecan Island, Forked Island, Cow Island and all rural areas of Vermillion, Acadia & Lafayette Parishes affected by Hurricane Rita. Jonathan will continue to work to see that not only their quality of life is restored, but to also give their communities safe, sustainable futures. And Jonathan Perry is committed to maintaining and supporting our rice, sugar, and cattle industry while also working to protect out fisheries, culture, recreation, and tourism."
Elections
2011
General election
- See also: Louisiana State Senate elections, 2011
Perry ran for re-election in 2011. He was unopposed in the October 22 primary. 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. However, if no candidate reaches this threshold, then a general election will take place on November 19, 2011 between the top-two vote getters.[3]
Special election
Perry defeated Nathan Granger (D) in the District 26 special election for the Louisiana State Senate.[4]
| Louisiana State Senate Special Election, District 26 (2011) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jonathan Perry (R)
|
10,179 | |||
| Nathan Granger (D) | 9,491 | |||
2007
In 2007, Perry was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Francis J. Plaisance and Brodney Mouton.[5]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 47 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jonathan Perry (R)
|
8,262 | |||
| Francis J. Plaisance (D) | 4,598 | |||
| Brodney Mouton (D) | 2,238 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Perry received $335,572 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Louisiana State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jonathan Perry's campaign in 2011 | |
| Perry, Jonathan | $36,000 |
| Louisiana Republican Party | $16,979 |
| Republican Legislative Delegation Campaign Cmte Of Louisiana | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business & Industry | $5,322 |
| Fire & Safety Specialists Inc | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $335,572 |
Recent news
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Jonathan Perry News Feed
- Ask Chris Matthews - Daily Caller
- Elbert Guillory: Democrats have ignored problems facing the black community - Daily Caller
- Let's Make Some Campaign Ads! - Daily Caller
- Gomez: I told McCain he should have left office by now - Daily Caller
- Kazakhstan praised as green energy hub - Daily Caller
- Ayers: Obama gets a 'failing grade' as president - Daily Caller
- Photographer defends Rand Paul photo shoot depicting senator as a liar - Daily Caller
- Louisiana Senate kills Tea Party-backed resolution against Common Core - NOLA.com
- Swing voters walk away from Obama's second term - Daily Caller
- Graham warns Republicans will fall into 'demographic death spiral' if they ... - Daily Caller
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External links
- 2011 Campaign Site
- Candidate Facebook profile
- Campaign Twitter profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
References
- ↑ Fox News "GOP Candidate Wins Lousiana Senate Special Election, Shifting Majority," February 20, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Perry
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State "Unofficial Election Results," October 22, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "February 19, 2011 special election results," accessed August 23, 2011
- ↑ Official Louisiana House 2007 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
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| Preceded by Nick Gautreaux (R) |
Louisiana State Senate District 26 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Louisiana House of Representatives District 47 2007-2011 |
Succeeded by Bob Hensgens (R) |
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