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Alan Nunnelee
| Alan Nunnelee | ||
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| U.S. House, Mississippi, District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mississippi State Senate | ||
| 1995-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 9, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Tupelo, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Insurance Company Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Nunnelee is a "moderate Republican follower".[1]
Biography
Nunnelee was born in 1958 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He earned his B.S. from Mississippi State University in 1980. Prior to his political career, Nunnelee worked as an insurance company owner.[2]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Nunnelee's political career[2]:
- 2011-Present: U.S. House of Representatives, Mississippi's 1st congressional district
- 1995-2010: Mississippi State Senate
Committee assignments
U.S. House of Representatives
2011-2012
Nunnelee serves on the following House committees:[3]
- Appropriations Committee
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Issues
Political Positions
Percentage voting with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Alan Nunnelee voted with the Republican Party 94.0% of the time, which ranked 81 among the 242 House Republican members in November 2011.[4]
Presidential preference
2012
Alan Nunnelee endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [5]
Elections
2012
Nunnelee is running for re-election to the 1st congressional district in 2012. He defeated Henry Ross and Robert Estes in the March 13 primary election. Nunnelee is facing Brad Morris (D), Jim R. Bourland (Constitution), Danny Bedwell (Libertarian), and Chris Potts (Reform) in the November 6, 2012 general election.[6]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Nunnelee won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Travis W. Childers (D), Wally Pang (Independent), Les Green (Independent), A. G. Baddley (Independent), Rick "Rico" Hoskins (Independent), Barbara Dale Washer (Reform), Harold M. Taylor (Libertarian), and Gail Giaramita (Constitution) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Mississippi's 1st Congressional District, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Alan Nunnelee |
55.3% | 121,074 | |
| Democratic | Travis W. Childers Incumbent | 40.8% | 89,388 | |
| Independent | Wally Pang | 1% | 2,180 | |
| Independent | Les Green | 0.9% | 2,020 | |
| Independent | A. G. Baddley | 0.9% | 1,882 | |
| Independent | Rick "Rico" Hoskins | 0.2% | 478 | |
| Reform | Barbara Dale Washer | 0.2% | 389 | |
| Libertarian | Harold M. Taylor | 0.2% | 447 | |
| Constitution | Gail Giaramita | 0.6% | 1,235 | |
| Total Votes | 219,093 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
Nunnelee won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Nunnelee's campaign committee raised a total of $1,739,384 and spent $1,617,120.[8]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Mississippi's 1st Congressional District, 2010 - Alan Nunnelee Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,739,384 |
| Total Spent | $1,617,120 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $1,817,037 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $1,796,376 |
| Top contributors to Alan Nunnelee's campaign committee | |
| Telapex Inc | $20,200 |
| Every Republican is Crucial PAC | $15,000 |
| Freedom Project | $15,000 |
| Eutaw Construction | $14,200 |
| BancorpSouth | $13,400 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Leadership PACs | $154,400 |
| Health Professionals | $143,565 |
| Retired | $133,598 |
| General Contractors | $74,450 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $57,910 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google news search for the term Alan + Nunnelee + Mississippi + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this official due to the nature of the search engine.
Alan Nunnelee News Feed
- Only abortion clinic in Miss. fights to stay open - KXAN.com
- US Senate begins farm bill debate - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- Sen. Cochran undecided on running in 2014 - The Hill (blog)
- 7th term up in the air for Cochran as list of possible replacements grows - SunHerald.com
- Nunnelee and Harper vote to repeal Obamacare - Yall Politics
- Terex Hosts Visit from Congressman Alan Nunnelee at the Southaven Facility - Construction Equipment Guide
- A sign welcomes drivers entering the Natchez Trace in Natchez. (Deste Lee) - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- NUNNELEE SUPPORTS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT ACT - Yall Politics
- Natchez Trace Parkway celebrates 75 years - Hattiesburg American
- Charges dropped in ricin case; new home searched - USA TODAY
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Personal
Nunnelee lives in Tupelo, Mississippi, with his wife, Tori (nee Bedels), and their three children.[9]
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References
- ↑ Gov Track "Alan Nunnelee" Accessed April 12, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biographical Guide to Members of Congress "Alan Nunnelee" Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "House of Representatives Committee Assignments" Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "Congressman Alan Nunnelee endorses Santorum for president," March 13, 2012
- ↑ Sun Herald "Fields fill up for Mississippi congressional race" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010" Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Open Secrets "Alan Nunnelee 2010 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Official House Site "Biography," Accessed December 3, 2011
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Travis Childers |
U.S. House of Representatives - Mississippi, District 1 2011–Present |
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Mississippi State Senate 1995-2010 |
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