Clara Burnett
Clara Henderson Burnett (b. August 28, 1941) was a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 9 from 2004 to 2015.
Burnett did not run for re-election to the state House in 2015.
Biography
Burnett earned her B.S. from Jackson State University and M.S. from Delta State University. Her professional experience includes working as a funeral director and teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Burnett served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Gaming, Vice Chair |
| • Tourism |
| • Universities and Colleges |
| • Youth and Family Affairs |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Burnett served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Gaming, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Enrolled Bills |
| • Judiciary B |
| • Judiciary En Banc |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Tourism |
| • Universities and Colleges |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Burnett won re-election to District 9 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, Burnett won re-election in District 9. She defeated Henry Sonny Nickson, Jr. in the primary election.[3] Burnett ran unopposed in the general election, garnering a total of 4,060 votes.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 9 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clara Burnett (D) | 4,060 | 100.00% | ||
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.
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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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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
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 9 2004–2016 |
Succeeded by Cedric Burnett (D) |
