Philip Gunn
| Philip Gunn | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 56 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| State Speaker of the House | ||
| 2012 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Baylor University | |
| J.D. | University of Mississippi School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 27, 1963 | |
| Profession | Lawyer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Gunn is an attorney. He earned his B.B.A. from Baylor University and J.D. from the University of Mississippi School Of Law.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Gunn served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Compilation, Revision and Publication | ||||
| • Legislative Budget, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Management | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Gunn served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Conservation and Water Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Gunn won re-election to District 56 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Jim Culberson in the November 8 general election. [2]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 56 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Philip Gunn Incumbent |
77.8% | 9,519 | |
| Democrat | Jim Culberson | 22.2% | 2,711 | |
| Total Votes | 12,230 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007 Gunn was re-elected in District 56. He ran unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 56 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Philip Gunn (R) | 8,748 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Gunn received $70,069 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Philip Gunn's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Realtor Association | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Home Builders Association Of Mississippi | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association | $1,500 |
| Mrbapac | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $70,069 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 9,519 |
| Cost of each vote received | $7.36 |
2007
In 2007, Gunn collected $14,550 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ashland Inc. | $1,200 |
| VST Public Affairs Inc. | $1,000 |
| FBS | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $900 |
| MAE PAC | $500 |
Personal
Gunn has been a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Hinds County Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.[1]
External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
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