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Sara Thomas
| Sara Thomas | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 21, 1941 | |
| Profession | Retired educator | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Thomas is a retired educator. She attended Delta State University and Mississippi Valley State University.
Thomas is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Crepe Myrtle Garden Club, Delta Uniserv Region, Mississippi Association of Educators, Mississippi Retired Teachers, Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Association, National Association of Educators, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Regalette Civic and Social Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Corrections
- Education
- Ethics
- Investigative State Offices
- Youth and Family Affairs, Vice-Chair
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Thomas was appointed to the following committees:
- Education (Vice-Chair)
- Corrections
- Ethics
- Gaming
- Juvenile Justice
- Tourism
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Thomas won re-election to District 31 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She defeated Otis Anthony, Torrey Bell, Lester Williams, and Michael Pembleton in the primary on August 2, 2011.[2] Thomas was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 31 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sara Thomas Incumbent |
50.2% | 2,083 |
| Otis Anthony | 15.9% | 661 |
| Torrey Bell | 7.7% | 321 |
| Michael Pembleton | 10.3% | 428 |
| Lester Williams | 15.8% | 657 |
| Total Votes | 4,150 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007 Thomas was re-elected in District 31. She ran unopposed.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 31 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sara Thomas (D)
|
4,055 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Thomas received $14,707 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sara Thomas's campaign in 2011 | |
| Believe PAC | $2,500 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Association Of Educators | $700 |
| Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $14,707 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 3,978 |
| Cost of each vote received | $3.7 |
2007
In 2007, Thomas collected $1,900 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ameristar Casinos | $350 |
| Electric Power Associates of Mississippi | $300 |
| Isle of Capri Casino | $250 |
| AT&T | $200 |
| Mississippi Power Co. | $200 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address:
512 B.B. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: 662-887-2628 662-887-2628 (Home)
Email:
sthomas@house.ms.gov
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. Thomas
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94845
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94845
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Succeeded by NA |
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