Preston Sullivan
| Preston Sullivan | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 8, 1947 | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Sullivan attended Okolona Public Schools. Itawamba Junior College, and Mississippi State University. His professional experience includes working as a cattleman and farmer.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Sullivan served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Conservation and Water Resources | ||||
| • County Affairs | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Public Property | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Sullivan served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Banking and Financial Services | ||||
| • County Affairs | ||||
| • Oil, Gas and Other Minerals | ||||
| • Public Property | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Sullivan won re-election to District 22 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Sullivan was re-elected in District 22. He defeated John Fred Lancaster in the primary election and ran unopposed in the general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 22 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Preston Sullivan (D) | 5,714 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Sullivan received $9,950 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Preston Sullivan's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Coalition For Progress Bully Bloc | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,500 |
| Advance America Cash Advance | $500 |
| Magnolia Health Plan | $500 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $9,950 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 7,247 |
| Cost of each vote received | $1.37 |
2007
In 2007, Sullivan collected $14,882 in donations.[4]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi House Democratic Leadership | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Hodge, Tom | $1,000 |
| MA Undreadable PAC | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Sullivan has been a member of the Farm Bureau, Masons, Mississippi Cattleman's Association, and the National Rifle Association.[1]
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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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