Susan Gifford
| Susan Gifford | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Plymouth | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Western Michigan University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/03/1959 | |
| Place of birth | St. Joseph, MI | |
| Profession | Insurance Consultant | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gifford served as a Selectman in the town of Wareham from 1999 to 2002. She also has served on the Wareham Republican Town Committee.
Biography
Gifford's professional experience includes working as a Claims Consultant for Insurance Overload Systems from 2000 to 2002.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gifford served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Steering, Policy and Scheduling | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gifford served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • Steering, Policy and Scheduling | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gifford served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Steering, Policy and Schedule | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
Election history
2012
Gifford won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Plymouth District. Gifford was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Gifford won re-election to the Second Plymouth Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated David Smith (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Second Plymouth District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Smith (D) | 5,331 | |||
 Susan Gifford (R)
|
10,398 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gifford won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Plymouth, unopposed. [4]
Gifford raised $32,129 for her campaign.[5]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Second Plymouth (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Susan Williams Gifford (R)
|
16,211 | |||
| All Others | 230 | |||
| Blanks | 5,590 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Gifford received $29,333 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Susan Gifford's campaign in 2010 | |
| Allberry, Marie | $1,000 |
| Piontek, Regina | $1,000 |
| Volpe, Paul | $1,000 |
| Allberry, Dale E | $1,000 |
| Morse, Barbara | $950 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $29,333 |
2008
Gifford raised $32,129 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marie Allberry | $1,000 |
| Ronal Turowetz | $750 |
| Paul Volpe | $600 |
| Nine different donors | $500 |
Personal
Gifford has been a member of the Wareham Land Trust, Buzzards Bay Village Association, Onset Bay Village Association, Barnstable County Republican Club, Cape Cod Republican Club, Plymouth County Republican Club, Caucus of Women Legislators, and the Manufactured Home Commission.[1]
Recent news
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Susan Gifford News Feed
- SouthCoast business in brief - SouthCoastToday.com
- State Rep. Gifford's May office hours in Wareham - Wicked Local
- Officials discuss guiding tourists to Wareham region - Wicked Local
- From the Creaux's Nest - TheRecordLive.com
- Panel tackles attracting more tourists to Wareham - Wareham Week
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External links
- Office website
- Gifford's website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gifford
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, Massachusetts House of Representatives
- ↑ 2008 Massachusetts Election Fundraising, Candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
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