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Lydia Chassaniol
| Lydia Chassaniol | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/29/1950 | |
| Profession | Restaurant Owner | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Chassaniol joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2008. She has served in that position since, representing the 14th district.
Chassaniol is a Restaurant Owner.
Chassaniol attended both Winona High School and the University of Mississippi.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Chassaniol served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Corrections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Drug Policy Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Investigate State Offices Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Municipalities Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Oil, Gas and Other Minerals Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Tourism Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Chassaniol won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 14. She ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. Carlos Moore ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chassaniol defeated Moore in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 14 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lydia Chassaniol Incumbent |
63.6% | 12,264 | |
| Democrat | Carlos Moore | 36.4% | 7,011 | |
| Total Votes | 19,275 | |||
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Lydia Chassaniol ran unopposed for District 14 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2] Lydia Chassaniol raised $73,420 for her campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lydia Chassaniol (R) | 13,248 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Chassaniol received $70,521 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lydia Chassaniol's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $4,000 |
| Mississippi Physicians Association | $3,000 |
| Friends Of Tate Reeves | $2,500 |
| Home Builders Association Of Mississippi | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $70,521 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 12,264 |
| Cost of each vote received | $5.75 |
2009
In 2009 Lydia Chassaniol collected $23,432 in donations. [5]
Her five largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association | $1,000 |
| Commonwealth Brands Inc. | $1,000 |
| Georgia-Pacific | $1,000 |
| William Billingsley | $1,000 |
| Harrah's | $1,000 |
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Personal
Chassaniol and her husband, Emmett, have two children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 404
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3226
District Address:
Post Office Box 211
Winona, MS 38967
Phone: 662-453-3172 662-453-3172 662-453-3172 (Home)
Email:
lchassaniol@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senate Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007
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