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Philip Gunn (Philip Anthony Gunn) was born on 27 January, 1963 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Philip Gunn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Philip Anthony Gunn |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
27 January 1963 |
| Birthday |
27 January |
| Birthplace |
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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Philip Gunn Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Philip Gunn's Wife?
His wife is Lisa Watkins
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lisa Watkins |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
4 |
Philip Gunn Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Philip Gunn worth at the age of 61 years old? Philip Gunn’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from . We have estimated Philip Gunn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Gunn became the first Republican Speaker of the Mississippi House since Isaac Shadd, who served as Speaker from 1874 through 1876.
Gunn was the first Republican to serve as Speaker of the Mississippi House since 1876.
Gunn graduated from high school in Clinton, Mississippi.
He attended Baylor University, where he was a walk-on for the Baylor Bears football team.
A member of the Republican Party, Gunn was the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives and represented the 56th district.
Philip Anthony Gunn (born January 27, 1963) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi.
He graduated from Baylor with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1985.
Gunn has stated that he believes that a 12-year-old girl who was molested by a family member should be forced to carry her pregnancy to term, saying that it is his "personal belief" that child rape victims should be forced to carry their rapists's babies as he personally opposes abortion access in all cases.
Gunn worked as a waiter for a year and then attended the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor.
He served as president of the student government while attending law school.
Gunn was encouraged to run for election to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2003, due to redistricting that hurt Clinton.
He faced incumbent fellow Republican Jep Barbour, the nephew of Haley Barbour.
Gunn lost the primary election by 17 votes, but found an error in how the districts were drawn, disenfranchising some voters.
A re-vote was scheduled, and Gunn won by 155 votes.
He served in the Mississippi House beginning in 2004 and became Speaker in 2012.
Barbour appealed the re-vote to the Mississippi Supreme Court, which ruled in Gunn's favor in April 2004.
The Republicans became the majority of the Mississippi House following the 2011 elections, and Gunn was chosen to be their candidate for Speaker by the Republican delegation; he won the position with no opposing votes when the whole House convened on January 3, 2012.
Following the Charleston church shooting in June 2015 and subsequent discussion of the flying of the "Confederate Battle Flag" at the South Carolina State House, Gunn publicly called for the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the flag of Mississippi, which was added to the flag by lawmakers in 1894.
After the resignation of Senator Thad Cochran in March 2018, it became speculated that Governor Bryant would name Gunn as Cochran's successor.
On November 9, 2022, Gunn announced he would not be seeking re-election to the State House in 2023.
Gunn's sister and parents were killed in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver.
Gunn met his wife, Lisa (née Watkins), while he attended Baylor.
The couple has four children.
Gunn serves as an elder in his church.
