Mac Gipson
| Mac Gipson | |
 | |
| Alabama House of Representatives District 88 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1994 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Gipson is retired. From 1981-2005 he was President/Owner of Gipson's Auto Tire Incorporated. He also worked as Manager of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and served as a Sergeant in the United States Army.
Gipson is President/Board Member of the Alabama Tire Dealers Association, President of the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, Vice-president of the Children's First Board, and member of the American Legion Post 122, Autauga Cattlemans Association, Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center Board, First United Methodist Church, and Prattville Lion's Club.[1]
Issue positions
Gipson's answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are provided. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not answer when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]
Committee assignments
Gipson formerly served on the following committees:
- Education Appropriations Committee, Alabama House of Representatives (Ranking Minority Member)
- Subcommittee on Sports and Sport Facilities (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Taxes and Exemptions (Vice Chair)
- Tourism and Travel Committee, Alabama House of Representatives (Ranking Minority Member)
Elections
2010
Gipson ran for re-election to the 88th District Seat in 2010. Paul Beckman defeated him in the primary.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gipson was re-elected to the 88th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent M. Benjamin Abernathy, I (D).[3]
Gipson raised $106,450 for his campaign, while Abernathy raised $0.[4]
| Alabama State House, District 88 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mac Gipson (R)
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10,542 | |||
| M. Benjamin Abernathy, I (D) | 3,342 | |||
Campaign donors
2006
In 2006, Gipson collected $106,450 in donations.
Below are Gipson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[5]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| Business Council of AL | $15,000 |
| AL Action Cmte for Rural Electrification | $4,250 |
| Medical Assoc of the State of AL | $3,500 |
| Cosby Co | $3,000 |
| FGA PAC | $3,000 |
External links
- H. "Mac" Gipson Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Mac Gipson
- Project Vote Smart - Mac Gipson
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Re-Elect Mac Gipson on Facebook
References
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Succeeded by Paul Beckman |
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