Gary Staples
| Gary Staples | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 88 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1988 - 1992, 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 9 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 4 | |
| 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 | January 16, 1940 | |
| Place of birth | Laurel, Mississippi | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Staples is retired. He worked for BellSouth.
Staples attended the University of Southern Mississippi and Jones Junior College. He is a member of the American Legion, Jones County Cattleman's Association, Laurel Telephone Pioneers, Mississippi Arts Fair for the Handicapped, and the Northeast Jones Future Farmers of America Alumni.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Staples served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Banking and Financial Services
- Energy, Vice-Chair
- Public Utilities
- Tourism
- Universities and Colleges
- Ways and Means
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Staples was appointed to the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Oil, Gas and Other Minerals
- Public Utilities
- Tourism
- Universities and Colleges
- Ways and Means
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Staples won re-election to District 88 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Mitchell Pitts in the August 2 primary and defeated Jonathan Hodge (D) and Donald Holifield (I) in the November 8 general election. [2]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 88 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Staples Incumbent |
64.4% | 6,159 | |
| Democrat | Jonathan Hodge | 23.6% | 2,252 | |
| Independent | Donald Holifield | 12% | 1,146 | |
| Total Votes | 9,557 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007 Staples was re-elected in District 88, running unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 88 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Staples (R) | 7,002 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Staples received $26,850 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gary Staples's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $4,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Manufacturers Association | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| Electric Power Association Of Mississippi | $1,100 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $26,850 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,159 |
| Cost of each vote received | $4.36 |
2007
In 2007, Staples collected $2,950 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $500 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $400 |
| Spectra Energy Transmission | $300 |
| Southern Strategy Group | $250 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
366 Forest Road
Laurel, MS 39443
Phone: 601-649-4972 601-649-4972 (Home)
Capitol Email:
gstaples@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
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