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Mary Coleman (Mississippi)
Mary H. Coleman (b. July 25, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 65 from 1994 to 2016.
Coleman did not run for re-election to the State House in 2015.
Biography
Coleman earned her B.A. from Tougaloo College and attended Los Angeles Trade-Tech College. Her professional experience includes working as an insurance agent and political consultant.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Coleman served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Public Property, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Services |
| • County Affairs |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency |
| • Transportation |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Coleman served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Banking and Financial Services |
| • County Affairs |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Public Property, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
Note: Coleman also served on the Select Committee on Select Committee on Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency.
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Coleman served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Public Property, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Services |
| • Public Health and Human Services |
| • Select Cmte on Philanthropic Development |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Coleman won re-election to District 65 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, Coleman was re-elected in District 65, running unopposed.[3] She defeated Chris Bell in the primary election.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 65 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mary Coleman (D) | 4,470 | 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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Personal
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Coleman has been a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Cade Chapel Baptist Church, General Missionary Baptist State Convention, NAACP, National Organization for Women, NOBEL Women, PTSA, Rotary Club, Southern Christian Leadership Council, United Way, and Women in Government.[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, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Mary Coleman's Biography," accessed January 7, 2016
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Election Results," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2007 Statewide Elections," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Official 2007 Democratic Primary Election Results," accessed January 7, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 1994–2016 |
Succeeded by Christopher M. Bell (D) |
