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| + | In 2010, DeBerry received $49,221 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=TN&y=2010&f=H&so=O#sorttable Follow the Money - 2010 contributions]</ref> | ||
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| + | |Chamber = Tennessee House of Representatives | ||
| + | |party = Democratic | ||
| + | |total raised = $49,221 | ||
| + | |org1 = Federal Express | ||
| + | |org2 = Tennessee Medical Association | ||
| + | |org3 = Tennessee Health Care Association | ||
| + | |org4 = Tennessee Highway Contractors | ||
| + | |org5 = Tennessee Education Association | ||
| + | |orgdonor1 = $5,000 | ||
| + | |orgdonor2 = $2,400 | ||
| + | |orgdonor3 = $2,000 | ||
| + | |orgdonor4 = $2,000 | ||
| + | |orgdonor5 = $1,500 | ||
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Revision as of 18:04, 26 February 2012
| Lois DeBerry | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 91 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1973-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 40 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Floor Leader, Tennessee House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $171/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1972 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Lemoyne Owen College, 1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 5, 1945 | |
| Profession | Educator | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Deberry joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1973. She has served in that position since, representing the 91st District. She currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and Deputy Minority Leader.
Deberry is an educator.
Deberry earned her BA from Lemoyne Owen College in 1971.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeBerry has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeBerry served on these committees:
- Calendar and Rules Committee, Tennessee House
- Children and Youth Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- Ethics Committee, Tennessee House
- Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Budget
- Government Operations Committee, Tennessee House
- Health & Human Resources Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Health Care Facilities
Elections
2010
DeBerry ran for re-election to the 91st District Seat in 2010. She was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[1] She defeated Republican Arnold Weiner in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, DeBerry won re-election to the 91st District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Timothy Cook (R). [3]
DeBerry raised $85,223 for her campaign while Cook raised $0. [4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 91 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lois DeBerry (D)
|
15,505 | |||
| Timothy Cook (R) | 2,646 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, DeBerry received $49,221 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lois DeBerry's campaign in 2010 | |
| Federal Express | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,400 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $49,221 |
2008
DeBerry raised $22,250 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,500 |
| Federal Express | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Comcast | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Deberry and her husband, Charles Traughber, have one child.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Lois Deberry
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
References
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 91
- ↑ District 91 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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