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Terry Burton
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| Terry Burton | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/31/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, MS | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Burton was Mayor of the City of Newton from 1989 to 1992. He then joined the Mississippi State Senate in 1992. He has served in that position since, representing the 31st district.
Burton was a Director for Parent Training & Information Center and also a Radio Consultant. From 1971 to 1981 he was a Sales and Air/Radio Personality. He was the Manager of WQST Radio from 1979 to 1993, WMOX Radio from 1993 to 1994, and WMYQ Radio from 1994 to 1999. He has been Owner/Manager of For Real Productions from since 1995. He has also been Director of Parent Training & Information Center from 1999 to the present. He is currently a Marketing and Public Relations Consultant as well.
Brown received his diploma from Newton High School in 1974.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Burton has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Education Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Elections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Housing Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division B Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Legislative Budget Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Property Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Utilities Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Burton won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 31. He defeated Tad Cambell in the primary on August 2, 2011. Melvin Hendricks ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Burton defeated Hendricks in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 31 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry Burton Incumbent |
72.4% | 12,708 | |
| Democrat | Melvin Hendricks | 27.6% | 4,836 | |
| Total Votes | 17,544 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 31 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Terry Burton Incumbent |
64.9% | 4,674 |
| Tad Campbell | 35.1% | 2,529 |
| Total Votes | 7,203 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Terry Burton ran for District 31 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Fred Hamilton. [2]
Terry Burton raised $126,400 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Terry Burton (R) | 10,429 | 68.9% | ||
| Fred Hamilton (D) | 4,697 | 31.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2009
In 2009 Terry Burton collected $11,900 in donations. [4]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Astrazeneca | $1,100 |
| Merck & Co. | $1,000 |
| Magnolia Corp. | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
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Personal
Burton and his wife, Darlene, have two stepchildren.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 215 C
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3246
District Address:
Post Office Box 54099
Pearl, MS 39288
Phone: 601-939-5968 601-939-5968 601-939-5968 (Business)
Phone: 601-932-1966 (Home)
Capitol Email:
dkirby@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Terry Burton's personal website
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
- Terry Burton on Twitter
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| Preceded by - | Mississippi State Senate District 31 1992–present | Succeeded by NA |
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