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Bill Pigott
| Bill Pigott | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 99 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 13, 1946 | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Pigott is a farmer. He earned his BS from Mississippi State University and attended Pearl River Community College.
He is a member of Americans with Disabilities (ADA) of Mississippi, Farm Bureau, Mississippi Cattleman's Association, and the Mississippi Bee's Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Pigott served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Vice-Chair
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Corrections
- Forestry
- Interstate Cooperation
- Youth and Family Affairs
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Pigott was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Pigott won re-election to District 99 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Pigott was re-elected in District 99, defeating Democratic challenger Winston Fortenberry in the general election.[3] He defeated William (Randy) Stogner in the primary election by a margin of 841 to 431.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 99 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Pigott (R) | 4,235 | 51.43% | ||
| Winston Fortenberry (D) | 3,999 | 48.57% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Pigott received $13,100 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Pigott's campaign in 2011 | |
| Hensley R Lell Contracting | $2,500 |
| Market Max Llc | $1,000 |
| Western Resources | $1,000 |
| Pigott Oil | $1,000 |
| B&B Salvage Inc | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $13,100 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 8,151 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.61 |
2007
In 2007, Pigott collected $32,866 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Warren & Warren Asphalt Paving | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Sanderson Jr., Joe F. | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Concrete Industries Association | $1,000 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
92 Pigott Easterling Rd.
Tylertown, MS 39667
Phone: 601-876-510 (Home)
Email:
bpigott@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pigott
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/PrimaryCert/Republican.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94776
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