Tyrone Ellis
| Tyrone Ellis | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 38 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1980 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 33 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 6, 1979 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 31, 1946 | |
| Profession | Real estate developer, pastor | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ellis is a consultant, businessman, owner of a Christian Bookstore, a real estate developer, and Pastor at Running Water Baptist Church. He attended East Mississippi Community College, Illinois Institute of Technology, Ministerial Institute & College, and the New Orleans Theological Seminary.
Ellis is Vice Moderator of the 1st James Creek District Association, and a member of the Christian Booksellers Association, Greater Starkville-Oktibbeha County Partnership, Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, Masons Mississippi Arts for the Handicapped, Moor High Booster Club, and the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Ellis was appointed to the following committees:
- Public Utilities (Chair)
- Select Committee on Utility Cost Recovery (Chair)
- Executive Contingent Fund
- Interstate Cooperation
- Judiciary A
- Judiciary En Banc
- Medicaid
- Oil, Gas and Other Minerals
- Ways and Means
Race for Speaker of the House
Following House Speaker William McCoy's (D) decision not to run for re-election in 2011, lawmakers are posturing to run for his powerful legislative position. According to reports, Ellis is considered a possible candidate for the speakership. A possible frontrunner is Jeffrey Smith (R) who narrowly lost the 2008 speaker election by a single vote. Lawmakers will vote on a new speaker at the start of the 2012 session. A narrow margin of power for either party following the election could force lawmakers to form a coalition in order to elect a new speaker.[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Ellis won re-election to District 38 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged the November 8 general election. [3]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Ellis was re-elected in District 38. He ran unopposed.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 38 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tyrone Ellis (D) | 5,281 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Ellis received $24,550 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tyrone Ellis's campaign in 2011 | |
| Altria | $2,000 |
| Dye, Spence | $1,000 |
| Centene Corp | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| General Electric | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $24,550 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,667 |
| Cost of each vote received | $4.33 |
2007
In 2007, Ellis collected $31,274 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $3,500 |
| Mississippi Rural Electric Cooperatives | $2,250 |
| Motorola | $2,000 |
| Comcast | $2,000 |
| Entergy | $2,000 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, 112C-NC
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3335
District Address:
Post Office Box 892
Starkville, MS 39760
Phone: 662-323-6564
Email:
tellis@house.ms.gov
Personal
Ellis is married and has 2 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. Ellis
- ↑ Race for House speaker begins in earnest," August 3, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ 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=94602
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