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Larry Baker
| Larry Baker | |
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 8 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 2000 - 2012 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2007 |
| First elected | November 2, 1999 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | New York State University, 1990 |
| Personal | |
| Profession | Farmer/Rancher |
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Contents |
Baker is a farmer and rancher. He earned his BS from New York State University and previously served in the United States Military.
Baker is a member of Gideon International, Mississippi Cattlemen's Association, Mississippi Soil Conservation, National Reserve Officers Association, Tate County Economic Foundation, Tate County Soil and Water Conservation District Association, and the Tate/Desoto Forestry Association. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Committee assignments
Baker served on the following committees:
Elections
2011
Baker did not seek re-election in 2011.
2007
On November 6, 2007 Baker was re-elected in District 8. He defeated Daryl Ricks in the primary election by a margin of 1,210-774.[2] He ran unopposed in the general election.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 8 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Baker (R) | 4,641 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2007
In 2007, Baker collected $17,000 in donations.[4]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Manufacturers Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association | $1,000 |
| Al Williams Bail Bonds Co. | $1,000 |
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 8 2000–2012 |
Succeeded by Trey Lamar |
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