Herbert Frierson
| Herbert Frierson | |
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 106 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1992 - present | |
| Term ends | |
| January 3, 2016 | |
| Years in position | 21 |
| Party | Republican |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $10,000/year |
| Per diem | $109/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 8, 2011 |
| First elected | 1991 |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Mississippi State University |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | July 19, 1958 |
| Place of birth | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Profession | Real Estate Broker |
| Religion | Baptist |
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Contents |
Biography
Frierson earned his B.S. from Mississippi State University and attended Pearl River Community College. His professional experience includes working as a real estate broker, teacher, and coach.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Frierson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Apportionment and Elections | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Conservation and Water Resources | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Frierson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Conservation and Water Resources | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Universities and Colleges | ||||
Issues
Race for Speaker
Following House Speaker William McCoy's (D) decision not to run for re-election in 2011, lawmakers poised to run for his powerful legislative position. According to reports, Frierson was considered a possible candidate for the speakership. Another was Jeffrey Smith (R), who narrowly lost the 2008 speaker election by a single vote. Lawmakers elected Philip Gunn (R) at the start of the 2012 session.[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Herbert Frierson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Frierson won re-election to District 106 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 106 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Herbert Frierson Incumbent |
83.1% | 5,390 | |
| Libertarian | Donna Knezevich | 16.9% | 1,100 | |
| Total Votes | 6,490 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007 Frierson was re-elected in District 106, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 106 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Herbert Frierson (R) | 5,846 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Frierson received $28,450 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Herbert Frierson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Clay, Beth | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,500 |
| Huey Stockstill Construction | $1,000 |
| Chain Electric Co | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $28,450 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,390 |
| Cost of each vote received | $5.28 |
2007
In 2007, Frierson collected $6,700 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Gulf States Toyota | $500 |
| Toyota Motor Sales | $500 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $500 |
| Hancock Bank | $500 |
Personal
Frierson has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Rotary Club, and Sherrard Byrd Masonic Lodge #353.[1]
Recent news
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Herbert Frierson News Feed
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External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Frierson
- ↑ Race for House speaker begins in earnest," August 3, 2011
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 election results.
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2007 contributions to Herbert Frierson.
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