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Neil Abramson
| Neil Abramson | ||
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| Louisiana House of Representatives District 98 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 17, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Dartmouth College | |
| J.D. | Louisiana State University Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Abramson is an attorney. He earned his JD from the Louisiana State University Law School, and BA in Government from Dartmouth College.
Abramson is a member of the Democratic Caucus and the Orleans Delegation.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Abramson served on the following committees:
- Civil Law and Procedure, Chairman
- Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Abramson served on the following committees:
- Civil Law and Procedure
- Health and Welfare
- Judiciary (Vice Chair)
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Abramson won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated John French (R) in the October 22 primary. Because Louisiana uses a blanket primary system, a candidate can be declared the overall winner of the seat by garnering 50 percent +1 of the vote in the primary.
| Louisiana House of Representatives, District 98 Blanket Primary, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Neil Abramson Incumbent |
73.6% | 5,793 | |
| Republican | John French | 26.4% | 2,078 | |
| Total Votes | 7,871 | |||
2007
In 2007, Abramson was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated James P. Johnson.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 98 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Neil Abramson (D)
|
3,443 | |||
| James P. Johnson (D) | 1,179 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Abramson received $210,094 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Neil Abramson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Louisiana Manufacturers Association | $4,000 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business & Industry | $3,899 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $3,500 |
| Cajun Industries | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Medical Pac | $3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $210,094 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,793 |
| Cost of each vote received | $36.27 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Abramson was up for election, he collected $180,394 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Neil Abramson | $32,471 |
| Louisiana Association of Business & Industry | $6,000 |
| Louisiana Restaurant Association | $4,000 |
| Stacey Kaufman | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Neil Abramson News Feed
- Alternative budget plan in jeopardy - The Advocate
- NOAH deal advances - The Advocate
- Notes from the Legislature's regular session - Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Civil code reform bill changed substantially in House committee - The Louisiana Record
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External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Neil Abramson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2007
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