David Gibbs
| David Gibbs | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 36 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - January 13, 2013 (Death) | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1993 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 28, 1936 | |
| Profession | Loan broker | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gibbs was a loan broker and consultant. He had worked as a business development officer and a food inspector.
Gibbs attended Faulkner University, Kentucky State University, and Mississippi State University.
He was a member of the American Legion, American Red Cross, Clay County Business and Professional Association, Heroine of Jerico, Kiwanis Club, Masons, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Gibbs served on the following committees:
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Gibbs was appointed to the following committees:
- County Affairs (Chair)
- Agriculture
- Appropriations
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Interstate Cooperation
- Military Affairs
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Gibbs won re-election to District 36 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Jimmy Davidson in the primary on August 2, 2011.[3] Gibbs was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 36 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 David Gibbs Incumbent |
65.5% | 4,501 |
| Jimmy Davidson | 34.5% | 2,372 |
| Total Votes | 6,873 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007 Gibbs was re-elected in District 36. He ran unopposed.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 36 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Gibbs (D) | 6,093 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Gibbs received $9,000 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Gibbs's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Association For Justice | $2,000 |
| MHA Political Action Unreadable Cmte | $1,000 |
| At&T | $650 |
| Bobby Moak DBA Bobby PAC | $500 |
| Believe PAC | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $9,000 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,437 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.4 |
2007
In 2007, Gibbs collected $12,857 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi House Democratic Leadership | $1,000 |
| Victory PAC | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Malt Beverage Association | $600 |
| AT&T | $600 |
| Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association | $500 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address
5587 George Walker Road
West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-6559 662-494-6559 (Home)
Capitol Email:
dgibbs@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
- ↑ The Republic, "Bryant sets March 12 special election for Gibbs' successor in Miss. House, with runoff April 2," January 28, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gibbs
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94628
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 36 1993–2013 |
Succeeded by Karl Gibbs (D) |
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State of Mississippi Jackson (capital) |
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