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John Read
| John Read | |
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 112 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1994 - Present | |
| Term ends | |
| January 3, 2016 | |
| Years in position | 19 |
| Party | Republican |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $10,000/year |
| Per diem | $109/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 8, 2011 |
| First elected | 1993 |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Prior offices | |
| Mayor of Gautier | |
| 1989 - 1993 | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Northeast Louisiana University |
| Associate's | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College |
| Personal | |
| Profession | Pharmacist |
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Contents |
Read is a pharmacist. He attended Northeast Louisiana University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
He is former Mayor/Councilman of the City of Gautier.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Read served on the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers, Chair
- Gaming
- Ports, Harbors and Airports
- Public Health And Human Services
- Public Property
- Public Utilities
- Rules
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Read was appointed to the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Conservation and Water Resources
- Fees and Salaries of Public Officers
- Public Health And Human Services
- Rules
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Read won re-election to District 112 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 Read was re-elected in District 112, running unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 112 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Read (R) | 5,368 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Read received $12,352 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Read's campaign in 2011 | |
| Chevron Corp | $1,000 |
| Chevron Usa | $1,000 |
| Walgreens | $500 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $500 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $12,352 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,593 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.21 |
2007
In 2007, Read collected $12,605 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Harrahs | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
| Chevron Corp | $1,000 |
Recent news
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John Read News Feed
- Talk Radio, Immigration Reform and 'Running America' - Town Hall
- Often-rancorous Iowa legislative session praised for results - Sioux City Journal
- Iowa Medicaid Expansion Gets Boost As GOP Governor Drops Opposition: Report - Huffington Post
- Tom Cotton 'Corruption Of Blood' Bill Would Convict Family Members Of Iran ... - Huffington Post
- Conflict Minerals Law Is Heavy Burden On Business, House Republicans Argue - Huffington Post
- Colorado killer's reprieve sharply criticized - WVVA TV
- Costs Outpace Resources for Volunteer Firefighters in Mississippi - Insurance Journal
- Vermont Legalizes Assisted Suicide - Huffington Post
- U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear religious expression case - UPI.com
- US asks federal court to deny S&P's motion to dismiss fraud lawsuit - Legal News Line
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Contact Information
Capitol Address
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address:
2396 Robert Hiram Drive
Gautier, MS 39552
Phone: 228-497-4090 228-497-4090 (Business)
Phone: 228-497-9852 (Home)
Capitol Email:
jread@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, 1999
References
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