- Maida Coleman
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Maida Coleman Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 5th districtIn office
2002 -Personal details Born July 1, 1954
Sikeston, MissouriPolitical party Democratic Spouse(s) divorced Religion Baptist Maida Coleman (born July 1, 1954) was a Democratic member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 5th District when she won a special election in February 2002. She is currently the minority floor leader. Previously she was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2001 through 2002.
She serves on the following committees:
- Administration
- Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources
- Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
- Gubernatorial Appointments
- Ways and Means
Coleman is a graduate of Lincoln University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has three children: John, Alaina and James. She currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
Coleman officially announced she is running for Mayor of the City of St. Louis against fellow Democratic Party member Francis Slay. Although Coleman decided not to run on January 2, 2009, the last day to enter race, because another candidate with the same last name entered the race the very same day. Coleman believed that she was being "targeted" and claimed "conspiracy". [1] She announced she will run for mayor as an Independent.
References
- Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006. Jefferson City, MO:Secretary of State.
External links
- Missouri Senate - Maida Coleman official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Maida Coleman (MO) profile
- Follow the Money - Maida Coleman
Members of the Missouri State Senate 96th General Assembly (2011–2012)
President of the Senate: Peter Kinder (R) • President pro Tempore: Rob Mayer (R) • Majority Leader: Tom Dempsey (R) • Minority Leader: Victor Callahan (D)- Jim Lembke (R)
- Scott Rupp (R)
- Kevin Engler (R)
- Joseph Keaveny (D)
- Robin Wright-Jones (D)
- Mike Kehoe (R)
- Jane Cunningham (R)
- Will Kraus (R)
- Kiki Curls (D)
- Jolie Justus (D)
- Victor Callahan (D)
- Brad Lager (R)
- Timothy Green (D)
- Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D)
- Eric Schmitt (R)
- Dan W. Brown (R)
- LuAnn Ridgeway (R)
- Brian Munzlinger (R)
- Kurt Schaefer (R)
- Jay Wasson (R)
- Bill Stouffer (R)
- Ryan McKenna (D)
- Tom Dempsey (R)
- John Lamping (R)
- Robert Mayer (R)
- Brian Nieves (R)
- Jason Glennon Crowell (R)
- Mike Parson (R)
- Jack Goodman (R)
- Bob Dixon (R)
- David Pearce (R)
- Ron Richard (R)
- Chuck Purgason (R)
- Robert Schaaf (R)
Republican (26) • Democratic (8) • Missouri General Assembly • Missouri House of Representatives • Missouri State Senate Categories:- 1954 births
- Living people
- People from Sikeston, Missouri
- Lincoln University (Missouri) alumni
- Members of the Missouri House of Representatives
- Missouri State Senators
- People from St. Louis, Missouri
- Women state legislators in Missouri
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