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Joey Fillingane
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| Joey Fillingane | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2007 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| J.D. | Mississippi College School of Law, 1998 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/10/1973 | |
| Place of birth | Hattiesburg, MS | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Fillingane served in the Mississippi State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006. He then joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 41st district.
Fillingane was a Law Clerk for the Mississippi Supreme Court from 1998 to 1999. He then worked as an Attorney for the Law Office of William J. Gamble, III, in 1999. He also worked as a Lawyer for Lamar County District Attorney's Office during this time.
Fillingane earned his BS from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1994. He went on to receive his JD from Mississippi College School of Law in 1998.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Fillingane has been appointed to these committees:
- Constitution Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Corrections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- County Affairs Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Drug Policy Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Elections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Forestry Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Local and Private Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Joey Fillingane has endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Fillingane won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 41. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2 and in the general election on November 8, 2011. [2]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Joey Fillingane ran for District 41 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Gerald Buffington and Vince Thornton. [3]
Joey Fillingane raised $170,959 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 41 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joey Fillingane (R) | 9,817 | 56.5% | ||
| Gerald Buffington (D) | 7,296 | 42% | ||
| Vince Thornton (C) | 270 | 1.5% | ||
Campaign donors
2009
In 2009 Joey Fillingane collected $33,441 in donations. [5]
His four largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $1,950 |
| Pfizer | $1,500 |
| Bayer Corp. | $1,000 |
| Georgia-Pacific | $1,000 |
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Personal
Fillingane is single.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 409 B
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3238
District Address:
8 Westbrook Drive
Sumrall, MS 39482
Phone: 601-271-2070 601-271-2070 601-271-2070 (Home)
Phone: 601-268-6551 (Work)
Email:
jfillingane@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Joey Fillingane's personal website
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
- Joey Fillingane on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Mississippi Lt. Governor Reeves and Other Leaders," January 20, 2012
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, 2011 Official State Senate Candidate List
- ↑ Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Fillingane's 2007 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2009 contributors to Joey Fillingane
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| Preceded by - | Mississippi State Senate District 41 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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