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Ophelia Ford
| Ophelia Ford | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2005 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tennessee State University, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Insurance Agent/Funeral Director | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Ford graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Tennessee State in 1972. She is an insurance agent and a certified funeral director.
Ford has had a number of serious health issues which have forced her to be away from her Senate seat. She missed the first month of the 2010 session due to flu-like symptoms[1]. Ford also missed most of the 2007 session with what she referred to as "chronic anemia."[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ford served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation and Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ford served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ford served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources | ||||
District 29
Ford represents Tennessee Senate District 29. District 29 includes a portion of Shelby County.
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Ford was re-elected to the 29th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Republican Robert Hill and Independent Herman Sawyerin the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 29, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ophelia Ford (D)
|
18,234 | |||
| Robert Hill (D) | 7,657 | |||
| Herman L. Sawyer (I) | 2,946 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Ford won election to the 29th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Terry Roland (R). [4]
Ford raised $58,990 for her campaign while Roland raised $69,953. [5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 29 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ophelia Ford (D)
|
29,965 | |||
| Terry Roland (R) | 11,438 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ford received $38,700 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ophelia Ford's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $3,000 |
| Senate Democratic Caucus Of Tennessee | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,500 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of Tennessee | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,700 |
2006
Ford raised $58,990 in the 2006 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $12,500 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $3,000 |
| Memphis Education Association | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| W.S. Howard | $2,000 |
| Federal Express | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Carpenters Regional Council | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Farris, Matthews, Branan, Bobango & Hellen | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
Personal
Ford has one child and three grandchildren. She currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
External links
- Ophelia Ford's personal website
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Ophelia Ford on Facebook
References
- ↑ Memphis Daily News, "Sen. Ophelia Ford Returns to Tennessee Session," February 18, 2010
- ↑ The Commercial Appeal, "'Severe medical issues' to keep Ophelia Ford away from legislative session," February 4, 2010
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 29
- ↑ District 29 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Ophelia Ford
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Ford |
Tennessee Senate District 29 2005-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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