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Sara Thomas
Sara R. Thomas (b. April 21, 1941) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 31 from 1998 to 2018. She resigned on June 30, 2018.[1]
Biography
Thomas attended Delta State University and Mississippi Valley State University. Now retired, her professional experience includes working as a retired educator.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Youth and Family Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Agriculture |
| • Corrections |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Investigate State Offices |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Corrections |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Investigate State Offices |
| • Youth and Family Affairs, Vice Chair |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Corrections |
| • Ethics |
| • Gaming |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Tourism |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2015
Elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[3] Incumbent Sara Thomas defeated Charles Modley in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Thomas ran unchallenged in the District 31 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 31 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sara Thomas Incumbent |
67.2% | 3,209 |
| Charles Modley | 32.8% | 1,566 |
| Total Votes | 4,775 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Thomas won re-election to District 31 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. She defeated Otis Anthony, Torrey Bell, Lester Williams, and Michael Pembleton in the primary on August 2, 2011.[4] Thomas was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[5][6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 31 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Sara Thomas Incumbent |
50.2% | 2,083 |
| Otis Anthony | 15.9% | 661 |
| Torrey Bell | 7.7% | 321 |
| Michael Pembleton | 10.3% | 428 |
| Lester Williams | 15.8% | 657 |
| Total Votes | 4,150 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007, Thomas was re-elected in District 31. She ran unopposed.[7]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 31 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sara Thomas (D)
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4,055 | |||
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
- Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5.
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2016
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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.
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2015
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In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
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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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Thomas' membership included Alpha Kappa Alpha, Crepe Myrtle Garden Club, Delta Uniserv Region, Mississippi Association of Educators, Mississippi Retired Teachers, Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Association, National Association of Educators, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Regalette Civic and Social Club.[2]
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
- Office website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ Bristol Herald Courier, "Democrat Thomas resigns after 21 years in Mississippi House," June 29, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thomas
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ 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 | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 31 1998–2018 |
Succeeded by Otis Anthony (D) |
