Carl Gordon
Carl 'Jack' Gordon (b. December 29, 1944) was a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 8th Senatorial District.
On May 7, 2011, Gordon passed away after a year-long battle with brain cancer.[1] On March 6, 2010, Gordon suffered several seizures and was hospitalized in critical condition.[2] He was released six days later and stated that he would continue most of his normal working routines. Gordon was 66, and is survived by his wife Martha.
Gordon served in the Mississippi State House of Representatives from 1972 to 1980. He served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1980 to 1992 and again from 1996 to the present. He represented the 8th District.
Gordon was the Owner of Tupelo Oil and Polyfoam Manufacturing.
Gordon earned his B.S. from Mississippi State University.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Gordon was appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Legislative Budget Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Local and Private Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Oil, Gas and Other Minerals Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Property Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2007
On November 6, 2007, Carl Gordon ran unopposed for District 8 of the Mississippi State Senate.[3]
Carl Gordon raised $133,800 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carl Gordon (D) | 12,891 | 100% | ||
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Personal
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Gordon is survived by his wife Martha.
External links
- Mississippi Senate Page (dead link)
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ Fox News, Longtime Mississippi State Senator Jack Gordon Dies at 66, 7 May 2011
- ↑ Clarion Ledger, "Senator's condition upgraded," March 8, 2010
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Gordon's 2007 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 8 1996–May 7, 2011 |
Succeeded by NA |
