Maida Coleman

Maida Coleman
Member of the Missouri Senate from the 5th district
In office 2002 -
Personal details
Born	July 1, 1954 (1954-07-01) (age 57) Sikeston, Missouri
Political 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
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions

Persondata
Name	Coleman, Maida
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	July 1, 1954
Place of birth	Sikeston, Missouri
Date of death
Place of death