Mac Gipson
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Mac Gipson was a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 88th District from 1994 to 2010.
Biography
Gipson's professional experience includes working as the President/Owner of Gipson's Auto Tire Incorporated and Manager of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army.
Gipson is President/Board Member of the Alabama Tire Dealers Association, President of the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, Vice-president of the Children's First Board, and member of the American Legion Post 122, Autauga Cattlemans Association, Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center Board, First United Methodist Church and Prattville Lion's Club.[1]
Issue positions
Gipson's answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are provided. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not answer when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]
Committee assignments
Gipson formerly served on the following committees:
- Education Appropriations Committee, Alabama House of Representatives (Ranking Minority Member)
- Subcommittee on Sports and Sport Facilities (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Taxes and Exemptions (Vice Chair)
- Tourism and Travel Committee, Alabama House of Representatives (Ranking Minority Member)
Elections
2010
Gipson ran for re-election to the 88th District seat in 2010. Paul Beckman defeated him in the primary.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gipson was re-elected to the 88th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent M. Benjamin Abernathy, I (D).[3]
Gipson raised $106,450 for his campaign, while Abernathy raised $0.[4]
| Alabama State House, District 88 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mac Gipson (R)
|
10,542 | |||
| M. Benjamin Abernathy, I (D) | 3,342 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- H. "Mac" Gipson Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Mac Gipson
- Project Vote Smart - Mac Gipson
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Re-Elect Mac Gipson on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 88 1994–2010 |
Succeeded by Paul Beckman |
