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Jamilah Nasheed
Jamilah Nasheed (b. October 17, 1972) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 5 from 2012 to 2021. She did not file for re-election in 2020.
Nasheed previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 60 from 2007 to 2013.
Nasheed ran for St. Louis Board of Aldermen president in 2019. She was defeated in the primary on March 5, 2019.
Biography
Nasheed's professional experience includes working as the owner of Sankofa Books and Gifts.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Nasheed was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Education
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Appropriations Committee
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Fiscal Oversight Committee
- Senate Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nasheed served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nasheed served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nasheed served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Budget |
| • Economic Development |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Urban Issues, Chair |
| • Corrections and Public Institutions |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nasheed served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Crime Prevention |
| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Fiscal Review |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020
Jamilah Nasheed was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2019
See also: City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2019)
General election
General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President
Incumbent Lewis E. Reed defeated Jerome H. Bauer in the general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lewis E. Reed (D) | 78.4 | 15,192 |
 | Jerome H. Bauer (G) | 18.3 | 3,555 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.3 | 639 | ||
| Total votes: 19,386 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President
Incumbent Lewis E. Reed defeated Jamilah Nasheed, Megan Ellyia Green, and Jimmie Matthews in the Democratic primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on March 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lewis E. Reed | 35.6 | 12,416 |
 | Jamilah Nasheed | 31.6 | 11,012 | |
 | Megan Ellyia Green | 31.2 | 10,868 | |
| Jimmie Matthews | 1.6 | 547 | ||
| Total votes: 34,843 | |||
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Green primary election
The Green primary election was canceled. Jerome H. Bauer advanced from the Green primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President.
2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Jamilah Nasheed defeated Steve Schaper in the Missouri State Senate District 5 general election.[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jamilah Nasheed Incumbent |
85.30% | 53,339 | |
| Libertarian | Steve Schaper | 14.70% | 9,195 | |
| Total Votes | 62,534 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jamilah Nasheed defeated Dylan Hassinger in the Missouri State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jamilah Nasheed Incumbent |
79.33% | 17,156 | |
| Democratic | Dylan Hassinger | 20.67% | 4,469 | |
| Total Votes | 21,625 | |||
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Nasheed won election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 5. Nasheed defeated incumbent Robin Wright-Jones and Jeanette Mott Oxford in the August 7 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jamilah Nasheed |
40.6% | 8,300 |
| Robin Wright-Jones Incumbent | 30.3% | 6,204 |
| Jeanette Mott Oxford | 29.1% | 5,961 |
| Total Votes | 20,465 | |
Ballot access issues
On June 13, 2012, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that Nasheed should not appear on the August 7 primary election ballot because she did not reside in the newly drawn House district in which she sought election. However, according to reports instead of taking action the court simply outlined its reasoning and transferred the case immediately to the Missouri Supreme Court.[7]
On June 19, the Supreme Court ruled Nasheed could remain on the ballot since it was a redistricting year. According to the decision, "Had the drafters of the constitution wished to limit eligibility to candidates residing only in those parts of an old district that were absorbed into the new one, they could have crafted narrowing language to that effect. They did not."[8]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Nasheed won re-election to District 60 of the Missouri House of Representatives unopposed.[9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nasheed ran unopposed for District 60 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[10]
Nasheed raised $91,965 for her campaign.[11]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 60 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jamilah Nasheed (D) | 14,776 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Personal
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Nasheed has been Vice Chair of the Freshman Democratic Caucus and Women in the Democratic Caucus, Co-Chair of Concerned Citizens Coalition, and a member of the African American Heritage Society, Association of Colored Women's Club, Lexington Mentor Program, and St. Louis Public Schools Role Model Program.[1]
Noteworthy events
Ferguson arrest
Nasheed was arrested outside the police station in Ferguson, Missouri on October 20, 2014, during protests involving the August killing of Michael Brown by a local police officer. St. Louis County police said that Nasheed had violated a city ordinance forbidding "walking in a roadway where sidewalks are accessible" and did not move when warned. Nasheed was released from the St. Ann jail the following morning after an unidentified party posted bond. Nasheed said her arrest was intentional and "symbolic," urging non-violent protest going forward; at the time of her arrest, a grand jury had yet to deliver a decision on whether to charge the officer who fatally shot Brown. Police said that Nasheed was carrying a loaded handgun and that she refused a breathalyzer test. Nasheed, who denied being intoxicated, said that she has a concealed-carry permit and regularly carries a gun.[12][13][14][15]
See also
2019 Elections
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Jamilah Nasheed's Biography," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "Court rules Mo. lawmaker doesn't qualify for ballot, transfers residency case to Supreme Court," June 14, 2012
- ↑ St. Louis Today, "Supreme Court upholds traditional candidate filing procedure," June 19, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - November 2, 2010 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nasheed, Jamilah," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Reuters, "Jamilah Nasheed, Missouri State Senator, Arrested During Ferguson Protests," October 20, 2014
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "State Sen. Nasheed freed from jail, explains her 'symbolic' arrest," October 22, 2014
- ↑ International Business Times, "Who Is Jamilah Nasheed? Missouri State Senator Arrested In Ferguson Protesting Mike Brown Shooting," October 21, 2014
- ↑ KMOV, "Sen. Nasheed had handgun on her at time of arrest, refused breathalyzer, police say," October 20-22, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robin Wright-Jones (D) |
Missouri State Senate District 5 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Steve Roberts (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Missouri State House District 60 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Jason Barnes (R) |
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