Elton Gregory Snowden
| Elton Gregory Snowden | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 83 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | University of Alabama, 1976 | |
| J.D. | Vanderbilt University, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 30, 1954 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Snowden is an attorney. He earned his JD from Vanderbilt University and BA in History from the University of Alabama.
He is a member of the Downtown Meridian Optimist Club, East Mississippi Business Development Corporation, First Baptist Church, Florida Bar, Meridian Little Theatre, Mississippi Bar, Phi Beta Kappa Alpha of Alabama, and the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association. He is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Snowden served on the following committees:
- Compilation, Revision and Publication
- Constitution
- Judiciary B
- Judiciary En Banc
- Legislative Budget
- Management, Chair
- Municipalities
- Rules
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Snowden was appointed to the following committees:
- Constitution
- Judiciary A
- Judiciary En Banc
- Municipalities
- Public Health And Human Services
- Rules
- State Library
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Elton Gregory Snowden endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Snowden won re-election to District 83 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Democrat Gary Houston in the November 8 general election. [3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 83 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Elton Gregory Snowden Incumbent |
41.7% | 2,379 | |
| Democrat | Gary Houston | 52.1% | 2,969 | |
| Independent | Samuel Thompson | 6.2% | 356 | |
| Total Votes | 5,704 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007 Snowden was re-elected in District 83, running unopposed.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 83 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elton Gregory Snowden (R) | 3,880 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Snowden received $43,640 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Elton Gregory Snowden's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $4,000 |
| Mississippi Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $1,500 |
| State Farm | $1,500 |
| Improve Mississippi | $1,410 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $43,640 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 2,969 |
| Cost of each vote received | $14.7 |
2007
In 2007, Snowden collected $8,700 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Gulf States Toyota | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $600 |
| Associated General Contractors of Mississippi | $500 |
| Entertainment Software Association | $500 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address:
Post Office Box 3807<br?
Meridian, MS 39303-3857
Phone: 601-693-5700 601-693-5700 (Business)
Phone: 601-527-5350 (Mobile)
Capitol Email:
gsnowden@house.ms.gov
District Email:
greg@gregsnowden.com
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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Snowden
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Mississippi Lt. Governor Reeves and Other Leaders," January 20, 2012
- ↑ 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=94827
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