Sam Mims, V
| Sam Mims, V | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 97 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | Delta State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 2, 1972 | |
| Profession | Sales Representative | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Mims earned his B.B.A. from Delta State University. His professional experience includes working as a sales representative.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Mims served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Conservation and Water Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary B | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Public Health and Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Youth and Family Affairs | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Mims served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Conservation and Water Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary B | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice | ||||
| • Oil, Gas and Other Minerals | ||||
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Mims won re-election to District 97 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [2]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Mims was re-elected in District 97, running unopposed.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 97 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sam Mims, V (R) | 4,242 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Mims received $59,625 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sam Mims, V's campaign in 2011 | |
| Paradise, David | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Dunaway, Carl R | $1,000 |
| Dunaway, Carl W & Charlene | $1,000 |
| Woodhaul Inc | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $59,625 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 8,490 |
| Cost of each vote received | $7.02 |
2007
In 2007, Mims collected $43,534 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Dunway Food Services, Inc. | $1,000 |
| Bus Supply Co Inc. | $1,000 |
| McMillan, Charles & Karen | $1,000 |
| Golden Star Restaurants Inc. | $1,000 |
Personal
Mims has been a member of the McComb Rotary Club and Pike County Arts Council.[1]
External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
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