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Esther Harrison
Esther M. Harrison (June 10, 1946 - June 10, 2015) was a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 41 from 2000 to her death in 2015.[1]
Biography
Harrison attended Alcorn State University and the Mississippi University for Women. Her professional experience included working as a business administrator and teacher.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • State Library, Chair |
| • Investigate State Offices |
| • Ports, Harbors and Airports |
| • Tourism |
| • Ways and Means |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Investigate State Offices |
| • Ports, Harbors and Airports |
| • State Library, Vice Chair |
| • Tourism |
| • Ways and Means |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • State Library, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Medicaid |
| • Ports, Harbors and Airports |
| • Universities and Colleges |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Harrison won re-election to District 41 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[3]
2007
On November 6, 2007, Harrison was re-elected in District 41. She ran unopposed.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 41 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Esther Harrison (D)
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3,655 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2014
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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.
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Personal
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Harrison was a member of Eastern Star, Helping Hands, Lowndes County League of Voters, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Southern Christian Leadership Council and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Business Journal, "State lawmaker Esther Harrison dies at the age of 69," June 10, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Esther Harrison's Biography," accessed June 12, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Election Results," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2007 Statewide Elections," accessed February 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 41 2000–2015 |
Succeeded by Kabir Karriem (D) |
