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Chuck Espy
| Chuck Espy | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 2, 1999 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southern University at Baton Rouge | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Funeral home owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Espy earned his BA from Southern University at Baton Rouge. He is the owner of the Century Funeral Home and Burial Association and the Espy Cemetery Corporation.
Espy is founder of the Chuck Espy Foundation, Chairman of the Foundation for Education and Economic Development, and a member of the Haven United Methodist Church, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, President's Council on Race Relations, and the Prince Hall Masons.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Espy served on the following committees:
- Education
- Energy
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers
- Investigative State Offices, Chair
- Universities and Colleges
- Youth and Family Affairs
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Espy was appointed to the following committees:
- Select Committee on Philanthropic Development (Chair)
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers (Vice-Chair)
- Agriculture
- Apportionment and Elections
- Juvenile Justice
- Public Health And Human Services
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Espy won re-election to District 26 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Espy was re-elected in District 26, running unopposed. He defeated Buster Moton in the primary election.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 26 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cuck Espy (D) | 2,628 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Espy received $4,700 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chuck Espy's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $500 |
| Health Management Associates Of Mississippi | $500 |
| Chevron Policy Govt | $500 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $500 |
| Atmos Energy | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $4,700 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 2,919 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.61 |
2007
In 2007, Espy collected $34,494 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Espy, Chuck | $2,000 |
| Espy, Henry | $2,000 |
| Newson, Johnny | $1,380 |
| Espy, Vickie | $1,200 |
| MRBAPAC | $1,000 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
Post Office Box 1508
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone: 662-627-4182
Email:
cespy@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Espy
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MS&y=2007&f=H&so=O&p=2#sorttable
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94604
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