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Ken Morgan
| Ken Morgan | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 100 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | January 9, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 10, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Columbia, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Business owner/Welder | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Morgan is Owner of and a welder with Ken's Welding Shop, Incorporated.
He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Joppa Temple, Marion County Development Partnership, Marion County Forestry Association, Marion County Land Conservation Association, Marion County Shrine Club, and Saint Alban's Lodge #60. He is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Morgan served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Corrections
- Forestry
- State Library
- Transportation
- Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Vice-Chair
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Morgan was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Morgan won re-election to District 100 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Harry Griffith in the November 8 general election. [2]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 100 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ken Morgan Incumbent |
72.9% | 7,028 | |
| Democrat | Harry Griffith | 27.1% | 2,611 | |
| Total Votes | 9,639 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007 Morgan was re-elected in District 100, defeating Democratic challenger O.K. (Kenny) Moore in the general election.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 100 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ken Morgan (R) | 4,527 | 55.42% | ||
| O.K. "Kenny" Moore (D) | 3,642 | 44.58% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Morgan received $19,500 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Morgan's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| T L Wallace Construction | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $19,500 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 7,028 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.77 |
2007
In 2007, Morgan collected $34,191 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Republican Party | $7,291 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Kens Welding Inc. | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- Contango Oil & Gas and Crimson Exploration Enter Into Merger Agreement - MarketWatch (press release)
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Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
1640 Highway 587
Morgantown, MS 39483
Phone: 601-736-9688 601-736-9688 (Home)
Capitol Email:
kmorgan@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003, 1999
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