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Merika Coleman-Evans
| Merika Coleman | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 57 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Alabama, Birmingham, 1995 | |
| Master's | University of Alabama, Birmingham, 1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 6, 1973 | |
| Place of birth | Lakenheath, England AFB | |
| Profession | Assistant Professor of Political Science, Miles College | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Coleman currently serves as Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Bessemer. She is also a Economic Justice Strategist with Greater Birmingham Ministries.
She is on the Greater Birmingham Ministries Board, Midfield Neighborhood Association Board, St. Mary's Catholic School Board, and founding member of the Midfield Voter's League.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Coleman served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children and Senior Advocacy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Taxes, Exemptions/Benefits (Ways and Means General Fund)
Elections
2010
Coleman won re-election to the 57th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Carole Dobbs Marks and Fred Plump in the primary. She faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 57 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Merika Coleman (D)
|
3,441 | |||
| Fred Plump (D) | 1,079 | |||
| Carole Dobbs Marks (D) | 540 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Coleman was re-elected to the 57th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[4]
Coleman raised $85,717 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Coleman raised $72,675 in contributions. [6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $12,500 |
| Environmental Campaign Fund | $5,000 |
| Parker, Kevin | $5,000 |
| Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | $3,500 |
| Alabama State Employees Association | $3,500 |
2006
In 2006, Coleman collected $85,717 in donations.
Below are Coleman's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Education Assoc | $10,450 |
| Seth Hammett Campaign | $10,000 |
| Arthur Williams | $7,500 |
| E Coleman | $6,000 |
| Jeffco PAC | $5,000 |
Senate candidacy
In 2009, Coleman unsuccessfully challenged Priscilla Dunn in a nomination battle to replace Edward McClain in the Alabama State Senate. McClain retired from the senate after a federal conviction for conspiracy, mail fraud, bribery and money laundering.[8]
Recent news
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Personal
Coleman and her husband Edward have two children.
External links
- Merika Coleman's campaign website
- Alabama House of Representatives - Rep. Merika Coleman
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2002
- Merika Coleman for State Senate on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Coleman
- ↑ Democratic primary results and runoff candidates
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama House spending, 2006
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Birmingham News, "Secretary of State Beth Chapman says she is canceling the August special election for state Senate District 19, since Democrat Priscilla Dunn is unopposed", July 21, 2009
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