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Rufus Straughter
| Rufus Straughter | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 7, 1995 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Delta State University | |
| Master's | Jackson State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 4, 1937 | |
| Profession | Educator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Straughter is an educator. He earned his MBA and MS from Jackson State University, and BA from Delta State University.
He is a member of the Elks, Haywood County Association of Educators, Mississippi Association of Education, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Education Association, and Omega Psi Phi.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Straughter served on the following committees:
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Education
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers, Vice-Chair
- Public Property
- Workforce Development
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Straughter was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Straughter won re-election to District 51 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Gary Farmer and Whitfield Harrington in the August 2 primary[2], and won the November 8 general election uncontested.
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Rufus Straughter Incumbent |
61.9% | 3,460 |
| Whitfield Harrington | 20.8% | 1,166 |
| Gary Farmer | 17.3% | 968 |
| Total Votes | 5,594 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007 Straughter was re-elected in District 51. He defeated Gary Farmer in the primary election, and ran unopposed in the general election.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 51 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rufus Straughter (D) | 5,303 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Straughter received $10,215 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Rufus Straughter's campaign in 2011 | |
| Ameristar Casinos | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Association For Justice | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $800 |
| Hayes Dent Public Strategy | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $10,215 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,561 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.84 |
2007
In 2007, Straughter collected $8,315 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi House Democratic Leadership | $2,000 |
| Isle of Capri Casino | $500 |
| Isle of Capri Casino | $500 |
| Home Builders Association of Mississippi | $500 |
| Lawyers Involved for Mississippi Betterment | $500 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address:
120 Van Buren Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
Phone: 662-247-2728 662-247-2728 (Home)
Email:
rstraughter@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Straughter
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94833
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