Linda Black
| Linda Black | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 117 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Central Methodist University | |
| Associate's | Mineral Area College | |
| Master's | Southwest Baptist University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | First Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Black is a public school teacher in the North Saint Francois County School District. She earned her Master's in Education from Southwest Baptist University, BA in Elementary Education from Central Methodist University, and AA from Mineral Area College.
Black is a member of the East Bonne Terre First Baptist Church, Missouri Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, Saint Francois Democrat Club, and the University of Missouri Extension Council Board of Directors.
Black is seeking the Missouri Democratic party nomination in the 2013 8th congressional district special election.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture Policy | ||||
| • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections | ||||
| • Crime Prevention and Public Safety | ||||
| • Tourism and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Corrections | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Black served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agri-Business | ||||
| • Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture | ||||
| • Tourism and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Corrections, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Black served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections and Public Institutions | ||||
| • Conservation and Natural Resources | ||||
Elections
2013
Black was a potential candidate for the Missouri Democratic party for the 2013 special election for the U.S. House, representing Missouri's 8th District.[1] The election is being held to replace Jo Ann Emerson. The general election date has been set for June 4th.[2]
There is no primary election, instead each party's nomination will be chosen by a committee. Black was one of five Democratic candidates who has reportedly reached out to the committee in order to make a case for the party's nomination.[1] Steve Hodges received the nomination of the committee on February 16, 2013.[3]
2012
Black won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 117. Black ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
2010
On November 2, 2010 Fischer won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 107 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Linda Fischer (D)
|
5,836 | |||
| John Fischer (R) | 3,471 | |||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Linda Fischer ran for District 107 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Louie Seiberlich. [6]
Linda Fischer raised $41,130 for her campaign.[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 107 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Fischer (D) | 7,700 | 51.8% | ||
| Louie Seiberlich (R) | 7,170 | 48.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Black was up for re-election, she collected $34,116 in donations.[8]
Her four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers Local 27 | $3,000 |
| Laborers Local 916 | $1,500 |
| International Union of Painters & Allied Trades | $1,000 |
| Life Sciences Fund/City Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Linda Fischer's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Linda R. Fischer | $19,325 |
| SEMO Democratic Rally | $1,400 |
| Citizens for Mike Talboy | $1,300 |
| Friends for Fallert | $1,000 |
| Boilermakers Local 27 | $1,000 |
Personal
Black is married and has 2 children.[9]
Recent news
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- Focus is political priorities - Daily Journal Online
- LIVE REVIEW: Kurt Vile at Bowery Ballroom - Village Voice (blog)
- Death notices for May 17 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. - Tulsa World
- Right to farm amendment goes to the people (AUDIO) - Missourinet - Missourinet.com
- Graduation ceremonies continue at MU - Columbia Missourian
- Mo. House roll call on workers' compensation bill - Albany Times Union
- Mo. House roll call on transportation tax - San Francisco Chronicle
- Two weeks and counting to session's end - Daily Journal Online
- Get moving - Amarillo.com
- Cleveland, Ohio paper that covered 1878 cyclone now in museum's collection - Richmond Daily News
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Linda Fischer
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Daily Dunklin "Democrat Hodges says he's in for 8th District," February 14, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post "Republicans nominate Jason Smith for Missouri special election," February 9, 2013
- ↑ Southeast Missourian "Hodges tapped as Democratic nominee in 8th District," February 17, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Fischer's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Fischer
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 117 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 107 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Ron Hicks (R) |
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