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Jeanette Mott Oxford
Jeanette Mott Oxford (b. July 16, 1954) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 59 from 2005 to 2013.
Prior to joining the House, Oxford worked as a Grassroots Coordinator for the American Lung Association and Director of Field Operations for the Missouri Partnership for Smoking and Health from 2001-2004.
She earned her MDiv in Biblical Theology from Eden Theological Seminary, B.A. in Religious Studies from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and AA from Southeastern Illinois College.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oxford served on these committees:
- Children and Families
- Ethics, Vice Chair
- Financial Institutions
- Special Standing Committee on Disability Services
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oxford served on these committees:
- Dropout Prevention Task Force (Vice-Chairman)
- Energy and Environment
- Tax Reform
- Ethics (Vice-Chairman)
- Special Standing Committee on Children and Families
- Joint Committee on Restructuring Fees of the Clean Water and Storm Water Programs
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Oxford ran in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 5. Oxford was defeated by incumbent Robin Wright-Jones in the August 7 primary election.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 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 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Oxford won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jeanette Mott Oxford ran for District 59 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Michael Peters, Jr..[4]
Jeanette Mott Oxford raised $30,446 for her campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 59 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeanette Mott Oxford (D) | 10,654 | 90.8% | ||
| Michael Peters, Jr. (L) | 1,080 | 9.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Oxford
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Oxford's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Missouri House of Representatives District 59 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Bernskoetter (R) |
