Rita Martinson
| Rita Martinson | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 58 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Millsaps College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 11, 1937 | |
| Profession | Businesswoman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Martinson is a businesswoman. She has previously been Vice President of GardenWorks Incorporated, and Marketing/Sales/Vice President of Green Oak Nursery and Florist. She earned her BA from Millsaps College.
Martinson served as Treasurer of the Madison County Republican Executive Committee from 1993-1997.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Martinson served on the following committees:
- Apportionment and Elections
- Constitution
- Education
- Ethics
- Management
- Municipalities
- Tourism, Chair
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Martinson was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Martinson won re-election to District 58 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She defeated Bobby Dallas in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Martinson was re-elected in District 58. She ran unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 58 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rita Martinson (R)
|
8,288 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Martinson received $55,083 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Rita Martinson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Martinson, Rita | $10,000 |
| Improve Mississippi | $6,138 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $2,000 |
| Home Builders Association Of Mississippi | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $55,083 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 9,665 |
| Cost of each vote received | $5.7 |
2007
In 2007, Martinson collected $8,650 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Manufactured Housing Association | $550 |
| Associated General Contractors of Mississippi | $500 |
| First Heritage Credit LLC | $500 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $500 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39205
District Address
1472 Highway 51
Madison, MS 39110
Phone: 601-856-4977 601-856-4977 (Home)
Email:
rmartinson@house.ms.gov
Personal
Martinson is married and has 4 children.
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Martinson
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MS&y=2007&f=H&so=O&p=3#sorttable
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94711
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