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Robert Jackson
| Robert Jackson | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Associate's | Northwest Junior College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/15/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Lambert, MS | |
| Profession | Community Development Practitioner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jackson joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 11th district.
Jackson is a Community Development Practitioner.
Jackson attended Northwest Junior College. He later attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Jackson has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Corrections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Enrolled Bills Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Housing Committee, Mississippi Senate
- PEER Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Jackson won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 11 unopposed. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. No one ran in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 8, 2011. [1]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Robert Jackson ran unopposed for District 11 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2]
Robert Jackson raised $13,135 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Jackson (D) | 8,257 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2009
In 2009 Robert Jackson collected $1,509 in donations. [4]
His three largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Harrah's | $500 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $500 |
| AT&T | $250 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Robert Jackson News Feed
- Bobby Jindal Praises Ken Cuccinelli During Virginia Republican Convention - Huffington Post
- Brown talks dam safety - Portsmouth Daily Times
- Bob Menendez Investigation Echoes Past Scandals - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- In troubles of Sen. Robert Menendez, echoes of past congressional ethics ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Bucking tradition: Does Democrat Terry McAuliffe have what it takes to beat ... - The Hook
- La Crescent soldier highlights military ball - La Crosse Tribune
- Vice President Joe Biden speaking at Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson ... - WXYZ
- Congress approves bill to end airport delays - Minnesota Public Radio
- WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' WEEKEND EDITION: Shock guest ... - Politico (blog)
- Sports photos - Albany Times Union
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Personal
Jackson has four children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3211
District Address
1420 Alex Gates Road
Marks, MS 38646
Phone: 662-326-4000 662-326-4000 662-326-4000 (Business)
Phone: 662-326-3637 (Home)
Email:
rjackson@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senate Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
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