Gary Chism | |
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Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 37th district | |
In office January 6, 2004 –June 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Rob Roberson |
Succeeded by | Lynn Wright |
Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 40th district | |
In office January 4,2000 –January 6,2004 | |
Preceded by | Terry W. Brown |
Succeeded by | Ted Mayhall |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary Alan Chism December 24,1950 Columbus,Mississippi,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Barbara Digby |
Gary Alan Chism (born December 24,1950) is an American Republican politician. He served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives under two districts:the 40th from 2000 to 2004 and the 37th from 2004 to 2020. [1] [2] Chism retired from the legislature on June 30,2020. [3]
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