Earle Banks
| Earle Banks | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 67 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1993 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Jackson State University | |
| J.D. | Mississippi College School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 25, 1954 | |
| Profession | Lawyer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Banks is an attorney, funeral director, and insurance executive. He earned his JD from the Mississippi College School of Law and BS from Jackson State University.
Banks is a member of 100 Black Men, Elks, Jackson State University Foundation, Leadership Jackson, Magnolia Bar Association, Mason, Mississippi Bar Associations, Mississippi Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Red Cross Board, and the Young Men's Christian Association Board.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Banks served on the following committees:
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Banks was appointed to the following committees:
- Juvenile Justice (Chair)
- Gaming
- Judiciary A
- Judiciary En Banc
- Public Utilities
- Select Committee on Utility Cost Recovery
- Tourism
- Ways and Means
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Banks won re-election to District 67 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 Banks was re-elected in District 67, running unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 67 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Earle Banks (D) | 3,862 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Banks received $5,200 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Earle Banks's campaign in 2011 | |
| Ceasars | $500 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $500 |
| Isle Of Capri Casino | $500 |
| W B Consolidated | $300 |
| Entergy | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $5,200 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 4,913 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.06 |
2007
In 2007, Banks collected $2,350 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Harrahs | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Health Care Association | $500 |
| Electric Power Associates of Mississippi | $400 |
| Mississippi Cable Telecommunications Association | $250 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-9396
District Address:
Post Office Box 2539
Jackson, MS 39207
Phone: 601-352-3801 601-352-3801 (Home)
Phone: 601-969-2221 (Work)
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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