Gary Chism
| Gary Chism | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 37 | ||
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 24, 1950 | |
| Profession | Insurance agent | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Chism is an Independent Insurance Agent and Co-Owner of Columbus Insurance Services Incorporated. He served in the Mississippi National Guard from 1969-1979 and has also previously worked as an agent for the Liberty National Life Insurance Company, and Brakeman with the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Railroad.
Chism is a member of Rotary International, the New Hope Service Club, Independent Insurance Agents of America, Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi, Masons, Shriners, Society of Certified Insurance Counselors, and the York Rite.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Chism served on the following committees:
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Education
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers
- Insurance, Chair
- Judiciary B
- Judiciary En Banc
- Local and Private Legislation
- Rules
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Chism was appointed to the following committees:
- Banking and Financial Services
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers
- Judiciary A
- Judiciary En Banc
- Local and Private Legislation
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Chism won re-election to District 37 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Gary Chism was re-elected in District 37. He defeated Democratic challenger J.C. Patton in the general election.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 37 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Chism (R) | 3,640 | 53.87% | ||
| J.C. Patton (D) | 3,117 | 46.13% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Chism received $19,475 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gary Chism's campaign in 2011 | |
| Home Builders Association Of Mississippi | $2,000 |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $2,000 |
| Smith, Rep Jeff | $1,300 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Marpac | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $19,475 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,501 |
| Cost of each vote received | $3 |
2007
In 2007, Chism collected $57,995 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Republican Party | $5,000 |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $4,000 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Home Builders Association of Mississippi | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $2,000 |
Personal
Chism is married and has 2 children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address
Post Office Box 2343
Columbus, MS 39704-2343
Phone: 662-328-7769 662-328-7769 (Home)
Phone: 662-327-0777 (Business)
Capitol Email:
gchism@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
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