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James Evans (Mississippi)
James "Jim" Evans (b. October 13, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 70 from 1992 to 2016.
Biography
Evans attended the Reformed Theological Seminary and South Carolina State College. His professional experience includes working as a minister, sports agent/promoter and teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Executive Contingent Fund, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • State Library |
| • Ways and Means |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Executive Contingent Fund, Chair |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • State Library |
| • Ways and Means |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Constitution, Chair |
| • Apportionment and Elections |
| • Banking and Financial Services |
| • Labor |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Rules |
| • Select Committee on Poverty |
| • Universities and Colleges |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2015
After qualifying to run for re-election in District 70, Evans withdrew his candidacy and announced his retirement from the House following the end of his term.[2]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Evans won re-election to District 70 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011[3] and in the November 8 general election.[4][5]
2007
On November 6, 2007, Evans was re-elected in District 70, running unopposed.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 70 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Evans (D) | 3,077 | 100.00% | ||
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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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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jim + Evans + Mississippi + House"
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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "James Evans' Biography," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ The Clarion Ledger, "State Rep. Jim Evans not seeking re-election," March 26, 2015
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Primary Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Official 2011 General Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2007 Statewide Elections," accessed February 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 70 1992–1996 |
Succeeded by Kathy Sykes (D) |
