Gary Jackson
| Gary Jackson | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate, District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 11, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Starkville, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Residential Appraiser/Pastor | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Jackson attended East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University. His professional experience includes working as a residential appraiser and serving as a pastor.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Financial Institutions, Chair | ||||
| • Ethics, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • PEER | ||||
| • Public Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks | ||||
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Jackson served on these committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Business and Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Drug Policy | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Fees, Salaries and Administration | ||||
| • Oil, Gas and Other Minerals | ||||
| • PEER | ||||
| • Public Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
Election history
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Jackson won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 15. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011 and in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Gary Jackson ran unopposed for District 15 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2]
Gary Jackson raised $9,050 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Jackson (R) | 13,551 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Jackson received $38,550 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gary Jackson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Stogner, Jerry D | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $2,000 |
| Hancock Bank | $1,500 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $1,500 |
| Mississippi Coalition For Progress | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $38,550 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 15,205 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.54 |
2009
In 2009 Gary Jackson collected $18,100 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jerry Stogner | $2,000 |
| Luke Montgomery | $1,000 |
| Check Into Cash | $1,000 |
| Deweese Title Loan LLC | $1,000 |
Personal
Jackson is married to his wife, Dianne.
Recent news
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Gary Jackson News Feed
- School district scanned kids' eyes without parents' consent - Daily Caller
- Senate rejects amendment to build border fence - Daily Caller
- Conservatives more racist than liberals, says government-funded study - Daily Caller
- 'The largest Tea Party protest since 2010 is tomorrow' - Daily Caller
- Ayers: Obama gets a 'failing grade' as president - Daily Caller
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission faces top-level shake-up - Financial Times
- 'Obama phones' given to people promising to sell them for drugs, money [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- Former State Rep. Fallert, Chief Deputy Clerk Kertz Announce Bids For Co. Clerk - Ste. Genevieve Herald
- The Orange Couch Does Mad Men: S6E12, ?The Quality of Mercy? - Raw Story
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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
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