Alan Nunnelee
| Alan Nunnelee | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Travis Childers |
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 6th district |
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| In office 1995–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Roger Wicker |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Adams Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick Alan Nunnelee October 9, 1958 [1] Tupelo, Mississippi[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Reed Nunnelee, Emily Nunnelee, Nathan Nunnelee |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University[1] |
| Religion | Southern Baptist[2] |
Patrick Alan Nunnelee (born October 9, 1958) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district since 2011. Previously he served in the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 6th district, from 1995 to 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early life, education, and business career [edit]
Nunnelee was born in Tupelo, in Lee County, Mississippi, on October 9, 1958.[3] Nunnelee graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, MS in 1976 and then attended Mississippi State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1980. While a student at MSU he lost much of his eyesight to a degenerative eye disease. Although legally blind he continued his studies. His sight was restored after receiving cornea transplants.
Nunnelee was employed by American Funeral Assurance Co., eventually becoming vice president of sales and marketing. His father was also employed by the company, rising to president and CEO. In 1996, Nunnelee and his father founded Allied Funeral Associates, Inc. and Allied Funeral Associates Insurance Company and he has served as Vice-President and Director of both entities.[3]
Before beginning his political career he was a popular speaker, crediting God, organ donors, and organizations such as the Lions Club for having his eyesight restored.
Mississippi Senate [edit]
Elections [edit]
In 1995, incumbent Republican State Senator Roger Wicker of the 6th district decided to resign in order to take his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Nunnelee ran and won. In 1999, he won re-election to a second term unopposed.[4] In 2003, he won re-election to a third term with 69% of the vote.[5] In 2007, he won re-election to a fourth term with 66% of the vote.[6]
Committee assignments [edit]
- Senate Committee on Appropriations[7]
U.S. House of Representatives [edit]
Elections [edit]
- 2010
In the Republican primary for Mississippi's 1st congressional district, Nunnelee 52% defeats Henry Ross (33%) and Angela McGlowan (15%).[8] In the November 2010 general election, Nunnelee defeated Democratic incumbent U.S. Congressman Travis Childers 55%-41%.[9]
- 2012
After redistricting, Eupora Mayor Henry Ross and businessman Robert Estes decided to challenge Nunnelee in the Republican primary. In March 2012, he won the primary (57%) defeating Ross (29%) and Estes (14%).[10][11]
Tenure [edit]
In 2011, U.S. Congressman Nunnelee became a co-sponsor of Bill H.R.3261 otherwise known as the Stop Online Piracy Act.[12]
Committee assignments [edit]
Caucus memberships [edit]
- Congressional Diabetes Caucus
- Congressional Prayer Caucus
- Immigration Reform Caucus
- International Conservation Caucus
- Sportsmen's Caucus
Personal life [edit]
Nunnelee married Tori Bedells of Clinton, MS, a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi Nursing School.[13] They have three children: Reed Nunnelee (Flowood, MS), Emily Nunnelee (Mississippi State) and Nathan Nunnelee (Mississippi State).
References [edit]
- ^ a b c Matthews, Will (November 3, 2010). "112th Congress: Alan Nunnelee, R-Miss. (1st District)". Congressional Quarterly. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ^ http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=34378
- ^ a b VoteSmart.org
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=371288
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=210764
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=382152
- ^ Memphis Commercial Appeal, January 12, 2008.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=554960
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=496787
- ^ http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/House/2012/Primary/MS
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=751578
- ^ Bill H.R.3261; GovTrack.us;
- ^ Long, Robert Lee (May 26, 2010). "Alan Nunnelee wants to serve First District". Desoto Times Tribune.
External links [edit]
- Alan Nunnelee at the Mississippi State Senate
- Congressman Alan Nunnelee official U.S. House site
- Nunnelee for Congress official campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Congressional profile at GovTrack
- Congressional profile at OpenCongress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Financial information (federal office) at OpenSecrets.org
- Staff salaries, trips and personal finance (federal office) at LegiStorm.com
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
- Voting record at The Washington Post
- Appearances on C-SPAN programs
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Travis Childers |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st congressional district January 3, 2011 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Rich Nugent R-Florida |
United States Representatives by seniority 326th |
Succeeded by Steven Palazzo R-Mississippi |
- 1958 births
- Living people
- Baptists from the United States
- American Christians
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi
- Mississippi State Senators
- People from Tupelo, Mississippi
- People from Columbus, Mississippi
- People from Clinton, Mississippi
- Mississippi Republicans
- Mississippi State University alumni
