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Linda Whittington
Linda Whittington is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 34 from 2008 to 2016.
Whittington did not run for re-election to the State House in 2015.
Biography
Whittington earned her B.A. from Texas Christian University. Her professional experience includes working as Executive Director of Communities in School, a nonprofit organization.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Whittington served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Tourism, Vice Chair |
| • Agriculture |
| • Corrections |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Railway Development |
| • Youth and Family Affairs |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Whittington served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Corrections |
| • Education |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Youth and Family Affairs |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Whittington served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Constitution, Vice Chair |
| • Agriculture |
| • Corrections |
| • Education |
| • Juvenile Justice |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Whittington won re-election to District 34 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[2]
2007
On November 6, 2007, Whittington was re-elected in District 34, defeating Republican challenger Marvin J. Cochran.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 34 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Whittington (D) | 3,469 | 57.16% | ||
| Marvin J. Cochran (R) | 2,600 | 42.84% | ||
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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Whittington has been a member of Corroll County Economic Development, Economic Development Partnership of Montgomery County, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood-Leflore Count Chamber of Commerce, and the Leflore County Humane Society.[1]
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
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 34 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by - |
