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Toby Barker
| Toby Barker | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 102 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Master's | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 31, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Meridian, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Director, Southern Mississippi Business Assistance Center | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Barker is Director of the Southern Mississippi Business Assistance Center. He earned his MS and BA from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Barker is a member of the Area Development Partnership, Downtown Association, Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Chapter, Pine Belt Innovation Council, and the Rotary Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Barker served on the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Education
- Medicaid
- Public Health And Human Services, Vice-Chair
- Public Property
- Universities and Colleges
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Barker was appointed to the following committees:
- Select Committee on Poverty (Vice-Chair)
- Education
- Public Health And Human Services
- Public Property
- Transportation
- Universities and Colleges
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Barker won re-election to District 102 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated Ric McCluskey in the primary on August 2, 2011. Barker defeated Democratic candidate David Cook in the November 8 general election. [2]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 102 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Toby Barker Incumbent |
65.9% | 3,957 | |
| Democrat | David Cook | 34.1% | 2,049 | |
| Total Votes | 6,006 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007 Barker was elected in District 102, defeating Democratic challenger Jolly Matthews III in the general election.[3]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 102 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Toby Barker (R) | 2,955 | 62.59% | ||
| Jolly Matthews III (D) | 1,766 | 37.41% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Barker received $74,475 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Toby Barker's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi House Republican Conference | $4,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Barksdale, James L | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $74,475 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 3,957 |
| Cost of each vote received | $18.82 |
2007
In 2007, Barker collected $87,931 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Republican Party | $15,000 |
| Improve Mississippi | $12,345 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Home Builders Association of Mississippi | $3,000 |
| Donnell, Joseph | $2,713 |
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Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
District Address:
409 South 21st Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-307-3802 601-307-3802 (Home)
Email:
tbarker@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
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