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Lynn Fitch
| Lynn Fitch | ||
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| Mississippi Treasurer | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 5, 2012 – present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Tate Reeves (R) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $85,500 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 8, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Master's | University of Mississippi | |
| J.D. | University of Mississippi | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Executive Director of the Mississippi State Personnel Board | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Prior to her election as state treasurer, Fitch served as Executive Director of the Mississippi State Personnel Board for three years.
Fitch previously served as Deputy Executive Director of External Affairs and Support Services at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.[2]
Education
- JD, University of Mississippi
- MS, Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Political Career
Mississippi Treasurer (2012-present)
Fitch has served as Mississippi Treasurer since January 5, 2012.
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Lynn Fitch endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2011
Fitch defeated Democrat Connie Moran and Reform Party candidate Shawn O'Hara in the November 8 general election.
| Mississippi Treasurer, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lynn Fitch |
58.8% | 513,132 | |
| Democratic | Connie Moran | 38.2% | 333,267 | |
| Reform | Shawn O'Hara | 3% | 26,421 | |
| Total Votes | 872,820 | |||
Primary
Fitch faced Lucien Smith and Lee Yancey in the Republican Primary on August 2. She came in first, but since no candidate won 50 percent of the vote, she faced Yancey in a runoff on August 23.
| Treasurer -- Republican primary results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party |  Lynn Fitch
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38% | |
| Republican Party | Lucien Smith | 29% | |
| Republican Party | Lee Yancey
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34% | |
| Total Votes | 269,726 | ||
Fitch defeated Yancey, securing the Republican nomination.
| Treasurer - Republican primary runoff results[4] | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | Lynn Fitch
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53% | |
| Republican Party | Lee Yancey | 47% | |
| Total Votes | 156,006 | ||
Campaign ads
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Campaign contributions
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Lynn Fitch's donors each year.[5] Click [show] for more information.
| Lynn Fitch's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011 Mississippi Treasurer | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $1,259,052 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $109,528 (Dem) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | William Fitch | $630,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Lynn Fitch | $100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kristie Sims | $7,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ed Stanton | $6,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $387,580 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $106,607 | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $1,081,541 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $20,100 | ||||||||||||||||||
Recent news
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Lynn Fitch News Feed
- Coming Wednesday: Live chat with State Treasurer Lynn Fitch - Jackson Clarion Ledger
- SUN HERALD
- MSU to welcome Boys State participants May 26 - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- State treasurer guest at chamber luncheon - Natchez Democrat
- THE GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH: Don't burden taxpayers with ... - SunHerald.com
- Graduation speeches offer life lessons - Dailyleader
- Scholars get praise and cash for college - Dailyleader
- Ergon, Homebuilders, Nucor, 20/20 PACs Quietly Helping Candidates - Jackson Free Press
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Personal
Fitch has three children, Mackenzie, Marye Will, and John Tucker.[6]
See also
External links
- Mississippi State Treasurer
- Official campaign website
- Facebook Campaign page
- Lynn Fitch on Twitter
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
References
- ↑ WAPT, "7 Of 8 Statewide Officials Sworn In," January 5, 2012
- ↑ Lynn Fitch For Mississippi Treasurer, "Meet Lynn," accessed July 16, 2011
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Mississippi Lt. Governor Reeves and Other Leaders," January 20, 2012
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Election 2011 Runoff Results," accessed November 3, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
- ↑ Mississippi State Treasurer, "Lynn Fitch Biography," accessed January 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tate Reeves (R) |
Mississippi Treasurer 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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