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Leah Landrum-Taylor
| Leah Landrum-Taylor | ||
 | ||
| Arizona State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Minority Leader, Arizona State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2005 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Arizona State University, 1989 | |
| Master's | Arizona State University, 1991 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 23, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Landrum-Taylor earned her BA in Political Science from Arizona State University in 1989. Two years later she received her MA in Political Science from Arizona State University. She later attended Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Leah Landrum-Taylor has been a business owner since 1996. She currently works as Adjunct Faculty for Maricopa Community College. She is also the founder and Vice-President of Landrum Foundation. Landrum-Taylor serves as senior adviser to the Arizona Childrens Association.
Landrum-Taylor began her political career as a Committee-person for Sierra Vista Precinct in 1995. In 1997 she became Vice-Chair of District 23 Democrats. She also became a representative to the Arizona State House of Representatives in 1999. She still currently serves in each of these positions.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Landrum-Taylor has been appointed to these committees:
- Economic Development and Jobs Creation Committee, Arizona Senate
- Education Accountability and Reform Committee, Arizona Senate
- Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Arizona Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Landrum-Taylor served on these committees:
- Education Accountability and Reform Committee, Arizona Senate
- Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Public Debt Committee, Arizona Senate
- Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Landrum-Taylor sought re-election to the 16th District seat in 2010. She defeated Victor Jett Contreras is the primary and won election in the November 2 general election with no opposition.[1][2]
| Arizona State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Leah Landrum-Taylor (D)
|
5,101 | |||
| Victor Jett Contreras (D) | 3,681 | |||
2008
In 2008 Taylor was re-elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 16. She finished with 33,368 votes while her opponent Daniel Veres finished with 12,149.[3] Taylor raised $35,013 for her campaign funds.
| Arizona State Senate, District 16 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Leah Landrum-Taylor (D)
|
33,368 | |||
| Daniel Veres | 12,149 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Landrum-Taylor raised $35,447 in contributions. [4]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| United Food & Commercial Workers Local 99 | $1,664 |
| Cox Communications | $1,250 |
| Arizona Education Association | $1,000 |
| Arizona Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Taylor raised $35,013 in campaign donations. She received $32,013 in public funds.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $32,303 |
Sponsored Legislation
See Leah Landrun-Taylor's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Personal
Leah and her husband Gregory have three children.
External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Leah Landrum-Taylor
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
- Sen. Landrum-Taylor on State Surge
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Arizona State Senate District 16 2007–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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