Linda Coleman, Mississippi Representative
| Linda Coleman | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Mississippi | |
| J.D. | Mississippi College School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 27, 1961 | |
| Profession | Lawyer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Coleman earned her B.P.A. from the University of Mississippi and J.D. from the Mississippi College School of Law. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Coleman served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • County Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Municipalities | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Coleman served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fees and Salaries of Public Officers, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Corrections | ||||
| • County Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Investigate State Offices | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Management | ||||
| • Municipalities | ||||
| • Select Committee on Poverty | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Coleman won re-election to District 29 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Coleman was re-elected in District 29. She ran unopposed.[3][4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 29 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Coleman (D) | 3,706 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Coleman received $4,402 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Coleman, Mississippi Representative's campaign in 2011 | |
| Health Management Associates Of Mississippi | $500 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $500 |
| Mississippi Agents & Employees | $500 |
| Baxter Healthcare | $500 |
| Pfizer | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $4,402 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 4,502 |
| Cost of each vote received | $0.98 |
2007
In 2007, Coleman collected $4,900 in donations.[4]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Optometric Association | $500 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $350 |
| AT&T | $300 |
| Electric Power Associates of Mississippi | $300 |
Personal
Coleman is a member of the Magnolia Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, National Bar Association, and Superintendent of Pleasant Green MB Church Sunday School.[1]
External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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Succeeded by NA |
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