Gary Chism
Gary Chism (Republican Party) was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 37. Chism assumed office in 2000. Chism left office on June 30, 2020.
Chism (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 37. Chism won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
He was first elected to the chamber in 1999. Chism resigned from the legislature on June 30, 2020.[1]
Biography
Chism's professional experience includes working as an independent insurance agent and co-owner of Columbus Insurance Services Incorporated, an agent for the Liberty National Life Insurance Company, and Brakeman with the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Railroad. He served in the Mississippi National Guard from 1969 to 1979.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Chism was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Local and Private Legislation Committee
- Judiciary A Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- House Insurance Committee, Chairman
- Judiciary En Banc Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Chism served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Insurance, Chair |
| • Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Education |
| • Fees and Salaries of Public Officers |
| • Judiciary B |
| • Judiciary En Banc |
| • Local and Private Legislation |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Chism served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Education |
| • Fees and Salaries of Public Officers |
| • Insurance, Chair |
| • Judiciary B |
| • Judiciary En Banc |
| • Local and Private Legislation |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Chism served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Banking and Financial Services |
| • Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Fees and Salaries of Public Officers |
| • Judiciary A |
| • Judiciary En Banc |
| • Local and Private Legislation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2019
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Gary Chism defeated Vicky Rose in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 37 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gary Chism (R) | 78.2 | 5,934 | |
| Vicky Rose (L) | 21.8 | 1,652 | ||
| Total votes: 7,586 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Gary Chism advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 37 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gary Chism | 100.0 | 3,555 | |
| Total votes: 3,555 | ||||
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2015
Elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[3] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Gary Chism was unopposed in the Republican primary. Chism ran unchallenged in the District 37 general election.
2011
On November 8, 2011, Chism won re-election to District 37 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[4][5]
2007
On November 6, 2007, Gary Chism was re-elected in District 37. He defeated Democratic challenger J.C. Patton in the general election.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 37 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Chism (R) | 3,640 | 53.87% | ||
| J.C. Patton (D) | 3,117 | 46.13% | ||
Campaign themes
2019
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2020
In 2020, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 to October 10. The session was suspended effective July 1, 2020. It had been previously suspended from March 18 to May 7. The session reconvened from August 10 to October 2.
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2019
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In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5.
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2016
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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.
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2015
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In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.
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Personal
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Chism is married with two children. He has been a member of Rotary International, the New Hope Service Club, Independent Insurance Agents of America, Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi, Masons, Shriners, Society of Certified Insurance Counselors, and the York Rite.[2]
See also
2019 Elections
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Business Journal, "Columbus Republican Chism will resign from Mississippi House," June 16, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Chism
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Primary Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Official 2011 General Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2007 Statewide Elections," accessed February 14, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 37 2000–2020 |
Succeeded by Lynn Wright (R) |
