Dean Kirby
| Dean Kirby | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate, District 30 | ||
| 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 | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | La Salle University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 21, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Lake City, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kirby was County Chair of the Republican Executive Committee in 1977.
Biography
Kirby attended Mississippi College, and earned his B.S. from La Salle University. His professional experience includes owning Dean Kirby Insurance Agency since 1979.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Kirby served on these committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Corrections | ||||
| • Highways and Transportation | ||||
| • Housing | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Interstate and Federal Cooperation | ||||
| • Judiciary, Division A | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Kirby served on these committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Compilation, Revision and Publication | ||||
| • Constitution | ||||
| • Corrections | ||||
| • Fees, Salaries and Administration | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Housing | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Interstate and Federal Cooperation | ||||
| • Judiciary, Division A | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Election history
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Kirby won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 30. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2 and in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Dean Kirby ran unopposed for District 30 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2]
Dean Kirby raised $41,100 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Kirby (R) | 13,499 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Kirby received $115,737 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dean Kirby's campaign in 2011 | |
| Health Management Associates Of Mississippi | $5,500 |
| Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians | $5,000 |
| Tower Loan | $4,000 |
| State Farm | $3,000 |
| Clay Firm | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $115,737 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 16,123 |
| Cost of each vote received | $7.18 |
2009
In 2009 Dean Kirby collected $151,000 in donations. [5]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Capitol Advocacy Group PAC | $12,500 |
| Shelby Hopkins | $5,000 |
| MAE-PAC | $3,500 |
| Tower Loan | $3,000 |
Personal
Kirby and his wife, Jean, have three children.
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External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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