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Bobby Shows
| Bobby Shows | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 89 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 28, 1938 | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Shows is co-owner of Shows Brothers Farm Supply.
He is a member of Cattlemen's Association, Farm Bureau, M&M Bank Board, Mississippi Arts Fair for Handicapped Board, and Board Chair of Southeastern Mississippi Livestock Association.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Shows served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Appropriations
- County Affairs, Chair
- Public Health And Human Services
- Public Utilities
- Transportation
- Universities and Colleges
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Shows was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Shows won re-election to District 89 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Jerdon Welborn in the November 8 general election. [3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bobby Shows Incumbent |
70.5% | 5,721 | |
| Democrat | Jerdon Welborn | 29.5% | 2,398 | |
| Total Votes | 8,119 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007, Shows was re-elected in District 89, running unopposed.[4] He defeated Tucker Buchanan in the primary election. [5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 89 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bobby Shows (D) | 6,534 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Shows received $30,885 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bobby Shows's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Herrington, Nan | $1,000 |
| Fenton, Jay & Janie | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $30,885 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,721 |
| Cost of each vote received | $5.4 |
2007
In 2007, Shows collected $32,150 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Howard, Billy | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
Post Office Box 373
Ellisville, MS 39437
Email:
bshows@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Clarion Ledger "2 legislators switch party affiliation to Republican," December 29, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Shows
- ↑ 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/ResultsdemMain.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94814
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