Nolan Mettetal
| Nolan Mettetal | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2012 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 8, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 10 | ||
| 1984-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University | |
| Associate's | Northwest Mississippi Junior College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 19, 1945 | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Mettetal served in the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 10 from 1996 to 2012. He was first elected as a Democrat, but changed his party affiliation to Republican in 2008.[1]
Biography
Mettetal attended Northwest Mississippi Community College, and received his B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi. His professional experience included working as a registered pharmacist.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Mettetal served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking and Financial Services | ||||
| • Corrections | ||||
| • Medicaid | ||||
| • Public Property | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges, Chair | ||||
| • Workforce Development | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Mettetal served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Highways and Transportation | ||||
| • Interstate and Federal Cooperation | ||||
| • Oil, Gas and Other Minerals | ||||
| • PEER | ||||
| • Public Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Public Property | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Mettetal won election to District 10 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Doug Jones in the Republican primary on August 2, 2011.[3] He defeated Democratic candidate Greg Hodges in the November 8 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 10 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nolan Mettetal Incumbent |
61.6% | 6,193 | |
| Democrat | Greg Hodges | 38.4% | 3,858 | |
| Total Votes | 10,051 | |||
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 10 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Nolan Mettetal Incumbent |
60.7% | 770 |
| Doug Jones | 39.3% | 499 |
| Total Votes | 1,269 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Nolan Mettetal ran for District 10 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Shelly Turner. [4]
Nolan Mettetal raised $213,389 for his campaign.[5]
| Mississippi Senate, District 10 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nolan Mettetal (D)
|
10,048 | |||
| Shelly Turner (R) | 3,456 | |||
| Mississippi Senate, District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nolan Mettetal (D) | 10,048 | 74.4% | ||
| Shelly Turner (R) | 3,456 | 25.6% | ||
2003
On November 4, 2003, Nolan Mettetal ran unopposed for District 10 of the Mississippi State Senate. [6]
| Mississippi Senate, District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nolan Mettetal (D) | 14,209 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Mettetal received $52,618 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nolan Mettetal's campaign in 2011 | |
| General Electric | $2,500 |
| Electric Power Association Of Mississippi | $2,000 |
| Friedkin Business Services | $2,000 |
| Atmos Energy | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $52,618 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,193 |
| Cost of each vote received | $8.5 |
2009
In 2009 Nolan Mettetal collected $12,701 in donations.[8]
His five largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | $1,000 |
| Electric Power Association of MS State PAC | $1,000 |
| Comcast | $1,000 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
Personal
Mettetal is married to his wife, Kay.[9]
Recent news
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External links
- Office website
- Facebook campaign page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Cotton Mouth Blog, "olan Mettetal Takes Final Step, Switches Parties", January 30, 2008
- ↑ Project Vote Smart Biography
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Mettetal's 2007 campaign contributions
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State "Total Votes Reported by County for 2003 General Election," April 14, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ 2009 contributors to Nolan Mettetal
- ↑ Project Vote Smart Biography
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| Preceded by Warner McBride |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 10 2012 – Present |
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Succeeded by Steve Hale |
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