John Whitmire
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| John Whitmire | |
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| Texas Senate District 15 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1983 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
John Whitmire has been a Democratic member of the Texas Senate since 1983.
Whitmire graduated with a B.A. in political science from the University of Houston and also attended Bates College of Law at the University of Houston.
In addition to being a senator, Whitmire is also an attorney of counsel at Locke, Liddell and Sapp. Prior to his election to the state senate, Whitmire was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to 1982.[1]
Committee assignments
- Criminal Justice Committee, Texas Senate
- Administration Committee, Texas Senate
- Finance Committee, Texas Senate
- Government Organization Committee, Texas Senate
District 15
John Whitmire represents District 15, which includes the part of the county of Harris, Texas.[2]
Personal
Whitmire was born on August 14, 1949 in Hillsboro, Tx. He and his wife, Becki, have two children: Whitney and Sarah.
External links
- Official website of John Whitmire
- John Whitmire on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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