Linda Whittington
| Linda Whittington | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Texas Christian University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Director, Non-profit | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Whittington works as Executive Director of Communities in School, a nonprofit. She earned her BA from Texas Christian University.
Whittington as a member of Corroll County Economic Development, Economic Development Partnership of Montgomery County, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood-Leflore Count Chamber of Commerce, and the Leflore County Humane Society.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Whittington served on the following committees:
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Whittington was appointed to the following committees:
- Constitution (Vice-Chair)
- Agriculture
- Corrections
- Education
- Juvenile Justice
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Whittington won re-election to District 34 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 Whittington was re-elected in District 34, defeating Republican challenger Marvin J. Cochran.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 34 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Whittington (D) | 3,469 | 57.16% | ||
| Marvin J. Cochran (R) | 2,600 | 42.84% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Whittington received $5,593 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Whittington's campaign in 2011 | |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $5,593 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,370 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.04 |
2007
In 2007, Whittington collected $59,440 in donations.[4]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi House Democratic Leadership | $12,000 |
| Whittington, Linda J. | $9,000 |
| Lawyers Involved for Mississippi Betterment | $7,500 |
| Whittington Jr., C. Aven | $5,200 |
| Mitchell, Ms. Cynthia I. | $1,200 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address
Post Office Box 185
Schlater, MS 38952
Phone: 662-658-1241 662-658-1241 (Home)
Phone: 662-445-2864 (Work)
Capitol Email:
lwhittington@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
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