2015 Voters
Guide
Governor
Candidate: Phil Bryant,
Republican
Jackson, MS
60. Wife: Deborah Bryant. Children: Patrick Bryant and Katie Snell.
Grandchild: Henry Snell.
Qualifications:
Born in Moorhead, Mississippi, to a diesel mechanic and a mother
who stayed at home with three boys, Governor Bryant was raised to
work hard, serve others, and tell the truth. That ethic of service led
Governor Bryant to work as a Deputy Sheriff, in the Mississippi House
of Representatives, and then as State Auditor. The Auditor’s office
recovered more than $12 million for the taxpayers during Bryant’s
tenure. That success and commitment to enforcing the law propelled
Governor Bryant to the Lt. Governor’s office in 2007. He was elected
to his first term as Governor in 2011.
Contact: Email: info@philbryant.com
o Facebook: facebook.com/imforphil
o Twitter: twitter.com/imforphil
Priorities:
My top priorities are making sure every Mississippian has a job, providing children with the best education possible,
fighting for conservative values, and spending every tax dollar wisely. Mississippi is now one of the top 10 states in the
country for economic development and is the 4th most tax-friendly state. Through steady conservative leadership,
Mississippi will keep climbing the rankings. We must also keep improving our schools as we did over the last four years
through a landmark charter school bill, a literacy program to make sure every child can read, and a $100 million teacher
pay raise.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Mississippi needs conservative leadership to keep our economy moving and stop overbearing regulations. Since being
elected, we have cut taxes 49 times, filled Mississippi’s Rainy Day savings fund, and balanced the budget every year.
Four years ago, Mississippi’s unemployment rate was well over 9%. Today it’s at 6.3%.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I oppose Initiative 42 because it allows a Hinds County judge to make funding decisions for all Mississippi schools. This
responsibility belongs to elected lawmakers who are answerable to hardworking taxpayers. Our focus should be on
improving schools through greater accountability and focusing money on the classroom.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
As Governor, I have signed legislation putting well over a billion dollars into infrastructure. We must use efficiencies
within the system, including more private outsourcing of construction and maintenance, to keep improving our roads. I
will also rely on our Congressional delegation to maximize federal highway programs.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Like 18 other governors, I oppose Obamacare’s recommended Medicaid expansion. Hardworking taxpayers currently
spend $1 billion per year on Medicaid. Expansion would result in tax increases or draconian cuts in other agencies.
Mississippi should focus on training 1,000 new doctors by 2025 to provide greater access to care.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
As Lt. Governor, we began webcasting sessions of the Mississippi Senate and passed the first ethics reforms in 25 years.
This past session I signed a law bringing greater accountability to state contracts, and my corrections task force recently
proposed more reforms for the 2016 session
Candidate: Robert Gray,
Democrat
Jackson, MS
46- No children
Qualifications:
o Small Business Owner,
o Knowing what needs to be done and how to do it.
Contact:
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Reduce crime and illegal drugs.
Get more money and jobs in state.
Priorities:
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a
strong economy?
Start state lottery(more money to work with) Work harder to sale tax forfeited properties @ $4000.00+ to demo. This
saves money, increases tax base, reduces crime and makes neighborhoods better. Which will bring more business and
money.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
Yes, I support initiative 42. This will make our teachers and students more secure.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
All the above including Initiative 42. Repairing roads, bridges and starting new infrastructure alone will create jobs and
increase tax dollars.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Medicaid expansion is needed to cover low income and uninsurable. To reduce cost for the insured and insurance
companies. This will ensure that our doctors and hospitals are able to operate and profit.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I will tell and explain every decision that I will make concerning about the State of Mississippi. Setting a good example
and supporting good elected officials. More audits if red flags are and should be noticed.
Candidate: Shawn O’Hara,
Reform
Hattiesburg, MS
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Address: P.O. Box 15275 Hattiesburg, Ms 39404
Email: 123@gmail.com
Text: 601-434-5820
Priorities:
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Lower gas prices.
Stop charging tax on food.
Begin a state lottery.
Pay teachers $4,000 per month/$48,000 per year.
Accept billions of dollars from Washington;
 Immediately insure over 100,000, additional
Working poor Mississippians.
Fix the roads.
Repair and/or build new bridges.
Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
God loves you. (John 3:14-21)
Jesus loves you. (Romans: 10:9-13)
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
By lowering gas prices; stop charging tax on food; beginning a state lottery; paying teachers $4,000 per month/$48,000
per year; accepting billions of dollars from Washington, to immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working poor
Mississippians; and firing 144, of our 174 state lawmakers, we will have a great economy.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE 200,000 PEOPLE, who signed the petition, to get Initiative 42 on the ballot. I signed to
place Initiative 42 on the ballot. ONLY TWICE, since 1997, have Mississippi lawmakers, fully funded education. That’s not
right. I SUPPORT TEACHERS, ASSISTANT TEACHERS, ETC.; pass Initiative 42.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
Create millions of dollars new revenue, by recruiting and training 600,000 new nursing students, at CAMP SHELBY, and
100 locations throughout Mississippi. Use federal money to provide free tuition for them. Those nursing students will
create new REVENUE. Otherwise, by 2020, the U.S. will be short 500,000 nurses.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Accept billions of dollars from Washington; immediately insure over 100,000, additional working poor Mississippians,
through Medicaid expansion. IN SPECIFIC, THIS MONEY WILL HELP hospitals, doctors, their employees, and all cities and
towns, in Mississippi, have a strong economy. STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. Recruit thousands of retired
families, to move here.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
Challenge Governor Phil Bryant for removing a black man, who is Christian, removed him from the Commissioner of
Insurance race, leaving only one white man in that race. Phil Bryant did error.
Lieutenant Governor
Candidate: Tim Johnson,
Democrat
Madison, MS
55; wife, Lynn, a veterinarian, married 26 years, members of
Highlands Presbyterian Church; daughters, Mary Margaret,
Washington, D.C., and Lynnlee, 11, student at Madison County Public
Schools; son, Marshall, airman in the U.S. Air Force
Qualifications:
I am a native of Kosciusko, MS., and a Mississippi State University
graduate. I was a loading dock and plant worker, truck driver, and
sales & marketing representative at Bryan Foods, Inc. I am a self –
employed insurance and real estate agent. I am a member of the
National Rifle Association, Delta Waterfowl, and Ducks Unlimited.. I
served one term as a Madison Alderman representing Ward II, two
terms as Madison County Supervisor representing District 2, and two
terms as State Senator representing District 19. My life story, political experience, and principled leadership qualify me
for this office.
Contact:
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Phone: 769-257-6624 or 769-257-6317
Web: www.timjohnsonlg.com
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Facebook: Tim Johnson for Lt. Governor
Twitter: timjohnsonlg@twitter
Instagram: @timjohnsonlg
Priorities:
My plans are simple, yet critically important. If we value public education, we should fund it. We must give local schools
the resources needed to ensure our children’s success.
Medicaid expansion is needed to protect our rural hospitals and our sick and elderly, so that we put the needs of people
over politics.
Our infrastructure is crumbling statewide. We have to invest in roads, bridges and other basic infrastructure needs to
improve the quality of life for our citizens for years to come.
Finally, we need fiscal responsibility to fund priority items while reducing waste in government.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
First, Medicaid expansion will create thousands of jobs in Mississippi, rather than sending our tax dollars to other states
to create jobs. Second, our local small businesses are our lifeline. We must invest in Mississippi businesses like we do
million dollar national businesses. Finally, infrastructure investment is critical to Mississippi.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
Yes, I support Initiative 42. MAEP was passed to give each school district the funding needed to provide a quality
education for Mississippi’s children. That has only happened twice in twenty years. If we value a great education for our
children then we should fully fund our education system.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
Mississippi’s transportation system is critical to the state’s economic development. Twenty eight percent of the local
and state maintained roads and highways are in poor condition. We must reevaluate the transportation appropriations
process and allocate more money to our local cities and counties.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Twenty-nine states have expanded Medicaid. Unlike the incumbents, many Republican Governors and Lieutenant
Governors put aside politics to do what is best for their state. I fully support the immediate expansion of Medicaid
which will provide insurance to thousands of hard working Mississippians, and create thousands of much needed jobs.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and
prevent corruption?
Mississippi was named the most corrupt state in the union in 2014. These
high crimes and abuse of the taxpayers has to stop. We must eliminate lump
sum appropriations for state agencies and increase fiscal oversight in all
appropriations matters.
Candidate: Tate Reeves,
Republican
Flowood, MS
41, wife Elee Williams Reeves, and three daughters, Tyler, Emma and Maddie
Qualifications: Elected lieutenant governor in 2011; previously served two terms as state treasurer; bachelor’s
degree in economics from Millsaps College; chartered financial analyst designation.
Contact:
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Phone: 601-968-8000
Web: www.tatereeves.com
Email: info@tatereeves.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tatereeves
Twitter: @tatereeves
Instagram: @tatereeves
Priorities:
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I am passionate about moving the state toward a brighter future by improving educational
achievement for students, supporting the creation of high-skilled jobs and responsibly managing
taxpayers’ money. I have successfully balanced the budget, lowered taxpayers’ debt burden, passed
laws protecting Second Amendment Rights, raised teacher pay and secured record funding for
public schools, universities and community colleges. I will continue to direct even more resources to
improving education and infrastructure. These two items are the foundation upon which a strong
Mississippi can prosper. I will continue my work to bring efficiency and transparency to state
government.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
I believe government should create an environment to encourage the private sector to invest and create jobs. The key to
growing Mississippi’s economy is a tax code that is simple and fair, a balanced budget that spends what it takes in, and a
workforce prepared to compete in a global marketplace.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
Total education spending rose by record levels, and I continue to support funding for programs that work. As Superintendent
Wright said, non-formula spending on Pre-K and reading coaches has produced positive academic outcomes. I support
increased education funding but do not believe one Hinds County Judge should make that decision.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
Mississippi needs a sustainable, long-term plan for maintaining roads and bridges. However, we cannot afford to
overburden our children and grandchildren with excessive debt. Business leaders with the Mississippi Economic Council
are examining the issue, and I look forward to their findings.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I oppose Obamacare, and any expansion that diverts funds from public schools, roads and other services. This failed
policy has placed a burden on small businesses and slowed job growth. With a Republican President elected in 2016, I
am hopeful Obamacare will be replaced with a workable healthcare solution.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I have successfully pushed to remake how the state awards contracts into a more transparent process, require public
hospital boards to follow the Open Meetings law, allow the State Auditor to review BP settlement funds and economic
development projects, and demand agencies report how they collect your dollars.
Candidate: Rosa B.
Williams, Reform
Hattiesburg, MS
No comment on my age, but my sister is running for State
Treasurer, Viola V. McFarland
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Contact:
o Address: P O Box 15275, Hattiesburg, MS 39404
o Email: Pleasewriteme123@gmail.com
o Phone: 601-434-5820
Priorities:
o Lower Gas Prices
o Stop Charging tax on food
o Begin a state lottery
o Pay teachers $4,000 per month/ $48,000 per
year.
o Accept billions of dollars from Washington:
 immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working poor Mississippians.
o Fix the roads.
o Repair and/or build new bridges
o Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
o Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
o Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
o God loves you. (John 3:14 – 21)
o Jesus loves you. (Romans 10:9 – 13)
o The Holy Spirit loves you. (Galatians 5:22 – 23)
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
By lowering gas prices; stop charging tax on food; beginning a state lottery; paying teachers $4,000 per month/$48,000
per year; accepting billions of dollars from Washington, to immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working poor
Mississippians; and firing 144, of our 174 state lawmakers, we will have a great economy.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE 200,000 PEOPLE, who signed the petition, to get Initiative 42 on the ballot. I signed to
place Initiative 42 on the ballot. ONLY TWICE, since 1997, have Mississippi lawmakers, fully funded education. That’s not
right. I SUPPORT TEACHERS, ASSISTANT TEACHERS, ETC.; pass Initiative 42.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
Create millions of dollars new revenue, by recruiting and training 600,000 new nursing students, at CAMP SHELBY, and
100 locations throughout Mississippi. Use federal money to provide free tuition for them. Those nursing students will
create new REVENUE. Otherwise, by 2020, the U.S. will be short 500,000 nurses.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Accept billions of dollars from Washington; immediately insure over 100,000, additional working poor Mississippians,
through Medicaid expansion. IN SPECIFIC, THIS MONEY WILL HELP hospitals, doctors, their employees, and all cities and
towns, in Mississippi, have a strong economy. STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. Recruit thousands of retired
families, to move here.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
Challenge Governor Phil Bryant for removing a black man, who is Christian, removed him from the Commissioner of
Insurance race, leaving only one white man in that race. Phil Bryant did error.
Ron Williams, Libertarian. Candidate did not respond.
Secretary of State
Candidate: Charles E. Graham,
Democrat
Jackson, MS
60 years young. Married to high school sweetheart, Alline Washington Graham,
Three adult children Eric, Akami, and Ariel Graham
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Qualifications:
I have a diverse skill set and well qualified. I am President of AA&E Properties,
Inc., an entrepreneurial business where I, sell, rent, repair and rehabilitate and
preserve existing properties. I spent 25 years in the Jackson Fire Department and
retired as a Deputy Fire Chief and a year as Assistant Director of Hinds County
EOC. I graduated from Lanier High School with honors, attended JSU on an
academic scholarship, graduated with a B.S. in Accounting. I was a Clarion Ledger,
Jackson Voices Blogger via the Maynard Institute. I am a community volunteer
with Habitat for Humanity and Stewpot.
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Contact:
o Phone: 601-209-9790
o Web: www.electcharlesgrahamsecretaryofstate.com
o Email: carlosg7@comcast.net or electcharlesgrahamsecretaryofstate@yahoo.com
Priorities:
o Bring transparency to large projects that include 16th section lands such as the Kemper Co. Power
Plant and the Costco Development
o Follow the State Supreme Court's Decision and stop the illegal fees on 16th section homeowners
o Bring Early voting making MS the 34th state to do so
o Bring online voter registration
o Better manage the thousands of state-owned, tax-forfeited abandoned properties and last clean up
the website and make it more user friendly
1. What, if any, additional campaign or campaign finance reforms are needed in Mississippi?
I would create a task force to analyze and make recommendations such as the reporting form, limitations on
corporate/business contributions and guidelines on campaign expenditures, and conflict of interest clauses.
2. As the Chief Elections Officer for the state, what do you propose to assure honest elections and to deal with voter
fraud?
As Chief Elections Officer I would provide training for all people who have a duty/responsibility for helping to carry out
fair elections and hold them accountable. Enforce voter ID laws. Encourage the purging of voter rolls. Create a
"whistle-blower" fund and hotline. Prosecute voter fraud.
3. The Secretary of State is responsible for the administration of state lands. Describe concerns that need to be
addressed.
Some concerns are a lack of transparency, usurpation of district school board's authority...I would return authority back
to school superintendents, follow the law on 16th section lands, stop depressing property values with illegal and
excessive fees, re-evaluate the bidding process on 16th section lands (for all uses).
Candidate: Delbert Hosemann,
Republican
Jackson, Mississippi
Wife: Lynn Children: Kristen, Chad and Mark Grandchildren: Grace,
Nora, Carson, Charlie
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Qualifications:
o As your Secretary of State, I protected your vote, increased
funding for education, encouraged financial stability, and
promoted job growth and economic development, all while
reducing my budget. I implemented a comprehensive
Voter ID program in Mississippi without federal
intervention. I increased the revenue from our school lands
by over $35-Million, which goes directly back to our
schoolchildren. I revised Mississippi’s business laws which
are now the best in the country. I developed
Yallbusiness.sos.ms.gov, which aggregates economic,
census and consumer data. But there is still more to be done. If you rehire me, I will continue to
move forward for a more prosperous Mississippi.
Contact:
o Email: Delbert@delberthosemann.com
o Phone: 601-720-7679
Priorities:
o In the next four years, I will continue our work to make the Secretary of State’s Office a one-stop-shop for
starting a business. I will continue to streamline our Agency and promote transparency. This upcoming
legislative session, I will propose several revisions to Mississippi’s Election Code, ranging from early voting to
absentee ballot reform. I will continue our commitment to sell the plague of tax-forfeited properties in
Mississippi to bring more money to our cities and counties. I will also continue our work to preserve
Mississippi lands for conservation and growth.
1. What, if any, additional campaign or campaign finance reforms are needed in Mississippi?
In this last election, Mississippi voters were inundated with anonymous, inflammatory last-minute campaign mailers. I
will propose to tighten registration requirements for PACs and candidates. I will fight for disclosure requirements to
promote public transparency. Finally, I will propose to increase fines to those who violate laws which denigrate our
election system.
2. As the Chief Elections Officer for the state, what do you propose to assure honest elections and to deal with voter
fraud?
As Secretary of State, I implemented a Constitutional Voter ID requirement in our State. This was the first year a dead
person did not vote in Mississippi. Absentee balloting provides an opportunity for mischief in elections. Our Agency is
currently reviewing and proposing reforms to Mississippi election laws I hope the legislature will consider.
3. The Secretary of State is responsible for the administration of state lands. Describe concerns that need to be
addressed.
Since taking office, Mississippi’s children receive $35-Million more per year from our school lands. I have ended
“sweetheart” deals on 16th Section leases to provide more money to our schools. Mississippi’s land is one of our most
vital resources. I will continue to work to preserve and protect this resource for my grandchildren and yours.
Candidate: Randy Walker, Reform
Petal, MS
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Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 15275, Hattiesburg, Ms. 39404
o Email: Pleasewriteme123@gmail.com
o Phone: 601 - 434 - 5820
Priorities:
o Lower Gas Prices
o Stop Charging tax on food
o Begin a state lottery
o Pay teachers $4,000 per month/ $48,000 per year.
o Accept billions of dollars from Washington:
 immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working poor Mississippians.
o Fix the roads.
o Repair and/or build new bridges
o Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
o Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
o Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
o God loves you. (John 3:14 – 21)
o Jesus loves you. (Romans 10:9 – 13)
o The Holy Spirit loves you. (Galatians 5:22 – 23)
1. What, if any, additional campaign or campaign finance reforms are needed in Mississippi?
Candidates need to stop using some of their campaign funds, for personal use. For example, 1 candidate has spent
$135,000 to purchase a motor home; a car; and even a garage door for his home, which is an illegal use of campaign
funds. Please vote for Randy Walker.
2. As the Chief Elections Officer for the state, what do you propose to assure honest elections and to deal with voter
fraud?
Mississippi does not have a legal, 1890 State Constitution in short, since 1890, nobody was permitted to cast even 1 vote
to ratify said constitution. Yet, Mississippians, are forced to follow a “Bastard Constitution”, which, even denies 18, 19,
and 20 year old men and women from sitting on juries
3. The Secretary of State is responsible for the administration of state lands. Describe concerns that need to be
addressed.
No response given.
Attorney General
Candidate: James Matthew (Jim)
Hood III, Democrat
Houston, Mississippi
53. Wife, Debbie. Children, Rebecca, Matthew and Annabelle
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Qualifications:
o I graduated from Ole Miss with a bachelor’s degree in political
science, and earned a juris doctor degree from the University
of Mississippi School of Law. I served as a special assistant
attorney general for four years, as a district attorney for eight
years and as Mississippi’s attorney general for the past twelve
years. Most of my legal career has been spent in public service,
protecting Mississippians and prosecuting criminals. I consider
public service to be the highest use of my law degree.
Contact:
o email: jim@jimhood.org,
o Campaign office: 601- 397-6234
o Website: www.jimhood.org
o Address: P.O. Box 16647, Jackson, MS 39236
o Facebook and Twitter: @AGJimHood
Priorities:
o I have committed myself to protecting the families of our state and safeguarding our most vulnerable
residents -- our children and our elderly loved ones. We at the Attorney General's Office work hard every
day to crack down on those who exploit our kids through the Internet, to protect our parents and
grandparents in their homes and assisted living facilities and to shield our residents from corporate wrongdoers who harm our state. As Mississippians, we all have an expectation to feel safe and secure in our
homes, our neighborhoods and our places of business.
1. Mississippi has recently seen corruption at high levels of state government. What should be the Attorney General’s
role in fighting corruption?
Since taking office, I have prosecuted and convicted 73 public officials on corruption charges. The Attorney General’s
Office works closely with local district attorneys and federal authorities to hold our public officials accountable. Fighting
public corruption is a top priority.
2. What are the primary services the Attorney General should provide to victims of crime?
The Attorney General’s Office provides swift help for victims of crime through our victim assistance bureau. This help
ranges from financial assistance to counseling to assisting crime victims navigate the court system. One of the most
important services we provide is to ensure that justice is served and victims are protected.
3. What do you see as the Attorney General’s responsibility in protecting the public from business or consumer
fraud?
Since 2004, the Attorney General's Office has returned more than $3 billion to the state from corporate wrong-doers
such as BP and State Farm. Likewise, consumer fraud affects innocent Mississippians every day – from fake designer
goods to lottery scams. I am proud of our Consumer Protection Division, which works hard protecting Mississippians
from these criminals.
Candidate: Mike Hurst,
Republican
Madison, MS
39, Wife: Celeste; Children: Anna Reagan, Amelia, Asa and Ainsley
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Qualifications:
o Mike is a former Assistant United States Attorney focused
on fighting public corruption in our state, including
prosecuting former Mississippi Department of Corrections
Commissioner Chris Epps and corrupt mayors, supervisors
and other officials. Mike previously served as legislative
director for then Congressman Chip Pickering, where Mike
was instrumental in federal contract reforms and recovery
efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Mike also worked on the
HOME Act, later used to form the Mississippi grant program
which helped homeowners rebuild. Mike was also Counsel
to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee working on
constitutional issues like the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.
Contact:
o Web: www.HurstForAg.com
o Facebook: Facebook.com/HurstForAG
o Twitter: Twitter.com/HurstForAG
o Email: info@HurstForAG.com
o Phone: 601-533-8585
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Priorities:
o I will protect Mississippi families from violence, predators and corporate wrong doing. I will
investigate and prosecute public corruption, bring fair opportunity to Mississippians, and make the
state more job-friendly. I will defend our religious liberties, values and freedom from national
liberal policies and federal overreach being pushed by the Obama Administration. I will stand up for
the Constitution, defend our pro-life laws and safeguard our Second Amendment rights. I will bring a
higher standard of ethics and transparency to the Attorney General’s Office and eliminate pay-toplay politics. I will be a full-time, present Attorney General, not a career politician.
1. Mississippi has recently seen corruption at high levels of state government. What should be the Attorney General’s
role in fighting corruption?
During the past twelve years while my opponent has been in office, Mississippi was named the most corrupt state in
America. We need new leadership and focus on corruption. I will use my experience and proven record of prosecuting
public corruption to investigate and stop local and state public corruption.
2. What are the primary services the Attorney General should provide to victims of crime?
As a prosecutor, it is essential to treat victims with compassion, dignity and respect. At a minimum, we will keep victims
informed on the progress of prosecution, consult with them during the case, and ensure their participation in the entire
process. We will honor all their rights under Mississippi law.
3. What do you see as the Attorney General’s responsibility in protecting the public from business or consumer
fraud?
I am the only candidate in this race that has criminally prosecuted a corporation for wrong doing. If a business defrauds
the people or the state, I will aggressively pursue punishment – whether civil penalties and fines or through criminal
prosecution – in order to make our citizens and state whole.
State Auditor
Candidate: Stacey E. Pickering,
Republican
Laurel, MS
47; married to Whitney Wheeler Pickering, parents of 4 children
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Qualifications:
Having served as Mississippi’s State Auditor for the past eight years, I
have overseen the modernization of Mississippi’s audit process,
increasing efficiency and effectiveness. We have increased financial
training opportunities for government officials resulting in a decrease in
public corruption.
These measures, coupled with aggressive investigations into public corruption at all levels of government have
resulted in Mississippi being recognized by Rutgers University’s Center for Public Integrity as the 6 best state in
the nation for enforcing it’s public corruption laws. During my tenure, Mississippi has received the top two
national awards for accountability and transparency.
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Contact:
o Web: www.staceypickering.com
o Email: Stacey@staceypickering.com
o Facebook: Stacey E. Pickering
o Twitter: @staceypickering
Priorities:
o We will continue to protect Mississippi’s reputation and integrity. By focusing on training and
compliance audits we will work to reduce corruption cases in our state.
o By focusing on professional staffing and partnerships with private sector accounting firms, greater
efficiencies can be realized saving tax dollars and providing greater transparency.
o With the BP settlement and pending Restore Act funding, the Office of State Auditor must
implement the best practices learned following Hurricane Katrina and the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. These practices resulted in less than .05% of fraud and Mississippi being
recognized as the “role model for other states”.
1. What are the duties of the Auditor? Are changes needed to address weaknesses or make improvements?
The two primary duties are to conduct the state’s Single Audit and audit the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
Mississippi. These two actions ensure continued federal funding of state programs and our state’s excellent bond rating.
The third priority is to investigate public corruption and recover monies embezzled or misspent.
2. Is enough being done under the Auditor's investigative authority to address corruption at the state and local level?
The record speaks for itself, 150+ convictions, removal of 90+ officials from office and over 21 million dollars recovered.
The Office of the State Auditor is operating at its most effective level of fighting public corruption. To make further
strides, Mississippi’s legislature must fund the investigative function of the auditor’s office at higher levels.
Candidate: Jocelyn “Joce” Pepper
Pritchett, Democrat
Jackson, MS
48, Married to Carla Webb DMD, Two kids, Grace (7) and Ethan (3)
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Qualifications:
o I am a fiscally responsible business owner who has worked with
Mississippi contracts and procurement processes for my entire
professional life. I run a mid-sized engineering firm that deals
with many of our state agencies, and I work within the system
every day. I have a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State, and
two masters degrees from Georgia Tech. I have lived in
Mississippi my entire professional life and have seen waste and
fraud most of my career. I’d like to make a difference for Mississippi by stopping it.
Contact:
o Email: Joce@prichettforauditor.com
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Web: www.Joceforauditor.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pritchettforauditor
Priorities:
o The most important thing any state auditor can do is serve as a guardian for the taxpayers money
and root out corruption. Mississippi was ranked 1st last year in corruption and we need an auditor
who will work every day to change that. Our current state auditor is allowing millions of dollars’
worth of large no-bid contracts each year and we need to be watching the taxpayer’s money.
Currently audits are done at the discretion of the auditor and we need a more rigorous ethical
system that ensures all agencies, counties and municipalities are audited on a regular basis.
1. What are the duties of the Auditor? Are changes needed to address weaknesses or make improvements?
The Auditor uses audits to ensure procurement processes are being followed and investigates possible areas of
corruption and fraud. We need to change the way the office audits agencies. We need a more rigorous ethical system
that ensures all agencies and counties are audited on a more regular basis.
2. Is enough being done under the Auditor’s investigative authority to address corruption at the state and local level?
No, the current auditor does not do enough to investigate corruption. We have seen time and time again, the FBI have
to come in and clean up state agencies and municipalities, while our current auditor does nothing or comes in at the end
to “assist”.
Candidate: Lajena Walley, Reform
Hattiesburg, MS
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Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 15275 Hattiesburg, Ms 39404
o Email: 123@gmail.com
o Text: 601-434-5820
Priorities:
o Lower gas prices.
o Stop charging tax on food.
o Begin a state lottery.
o Pay teachers $4,000 per month/$48,000 per year.
o Accept billions of dollars from Washington;
 Immediately insure over 100,000, additional
Working poor Mississippians.
o Fix the roads.
o Repair and/or build new bridges.
o Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
o Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
o Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
o God loves you. (John 3:14-21)
o Jesus loves you. (Romans: 10:9-13)
o The Holy Spirit loves you. (Galatians 5:22-23)
1. What are the duties of the Auditor? Are changes needed to address weaknesses or make improvements?
The Auditor accounts for every penny public agencies spend. The auditor should be authorized to offer $5,000 rewards
to individuals who report public theft. Also, bribery of public officials should be prosecuted. $5,000 rewards should be
paid to individuals, who report bribes. Lejena Walley will prosecute governmental corruption.
2. Is enough being done under the Auditor’s investigative authority to address corruption at the state and local level?
Mississippi is the most corrupt state in the United States. Only through offering $5,000 to prosecute corrupt
governmental employees, this will be the start, to cleaning up corruption, in this state. It will take the auditor and the
help of thousands of people, to clean-up corruption. Please Help.
State Treasurer
Candidate: Lynn Fitch,
Republican
Ridgeland, MS
53. I have three children. My eldest daughter is a teacher. She is
married with two sons, and they live in Madison County. My other
daughter is a junior at Mississippi State University, and my son is a high
school senior.
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Qualifications:
o I have been your State Treasurer for the last three and
a half years. I have had over 30 years of experience as
an attorney and serving in state government. I started
my law career as a Special Assistant Attorney General
with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
representing financial and economic development state
agencies, and I’ve had experience in private practice as a bond lawyer. In 2009, Governor Barbour
appointed me to serve as Executive Director of the Mississippi State Personnel Board. Prior to MSPB, I
served as Deputy Executive Director of External Affairs at the Mississippi Department of Employment
Security.
Contact:
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynnFitchforMS
Web: http://www.lynnfitch.com/
Priorities:
o I am proud we’ve been able to save taxpayers $69 million in debt expense during my first term and I will
continue to manage our state finances as a fiscal conservative. I will continue to modernize agency
services. I will build on our success returning $40 million of unclaimed property to the rightful owners by
continuing to reach out to Mississippians. I also will stress to families the importance of investing in our
future by utilizing our 529 college savings plans, MACS and MPACT. I will also work to change the
financial culture in Mississippi through our TEAM initiative.
1. What are the duties of the Treasurer’s office?
The agency invests state funds to meet investment objectives and to generate maximum earnings for taxpayers; locates
rightful owners of unclaimed property; manages state debt; provides investment options to assist families saving for
their children’s college; and performs other duties, while seeking to maximize efficiency of the office.
2. What are the three critical challenges facing the Treasurer?
Making government more efficient while faced with the challenge of changing the way Jackson works; modernizing the
state budget process to provide more accountability to taxpayers; and providing other decision makers with effective
tools, like the first-ever debt affordability study we developed last year, to look long-term at managing our state debt.
Candidate: Viola V.
McFarland, Reform
No comment on my age, but my sister is running for Lt. Governor,
Rosa B. Williams
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Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 15275, Hattiesburg, Ms. 39404
o Email: Pleasewriteme123@gmail.com
o Phone: 601- 434-5820
Priorities:
o Lower Gas Prices
o Stop Charging tax on food
o Begin a state lottery
o Pay teachers $4,000 per month/ $48,000 per year.
o Accept billions of dollars from Washington:
immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working
poor Mississippians.
o Fix the roads.
o Repair and/or build new bridges
o Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
o Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
o Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
o God loves you. (John 3:14 – 21)
o Jesus loves you. (Romans 10:9 – 13)
o The Holy Spirit loves you. (Galatians 5:22 – 23)
1. What are the duties of the Treasurer’s office?
The Treasurer will handle $30,000,000,000 dollars of money per year . The treasurer will write checks to pay for
state expenses. The Treasurer will borrow money. The treasurer will invest money. Also, the treasurer
encourages people to prepay college tuition for themselves and their loved ones. Please Elect Viola Treasurer.
2. What are the three critical challenges facing the Treasurer?
1. The treasurer is waiting for approval, to accept billions of dollars, from Washington, to help place over 100,000
working poor Mississippians on the Medicaid insurance program.
2. We need that money, right now, to help individuals, hospitals, doctors, their employees, and every community in
Mississippi.
3. Please Elect Viola for Treasurer.
Agricultural Commissioner
Candidate: Addie Lee
Green, Democrat
Bolton, MS
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Qualifications:
o Stennis Institute Former Election Commissioner
o Former President Bolton/Edward Branch
NAACP
o Former Vice President IUE Local 698 Union and
Retired
Employees from Packard Electric- Division of
GM
o Former Alderwoman of Bolton
o Bolton, MS Commissioner of Agriculture and
Commerce
Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 449 Bolton, MS 39041
o Phone: 601-866-2652 or 601-262-8808
o Web: www.addiegreen.com
o Email: addiegreen@bellsouth.net
Priorities:
o As Commissioner, I plan to help organize youth, young adults and senior citizens in the eight-two
(82) counties of Mississippi through the USDA on farming and produce and products with schools,
colleges, and universities for various forms of communication utilities, developments, nuclear, solar,
ethanol and other resources by using accessible through technology. I will work with the legislators,
the world and local municipalities to ensure control over lowering the cost of foods and utilities.
1. What would you do to expand marketing of Mississippi products to other states and countries?
2. Based upon ag products grown by MS farmers, is there a need for more processing facilities in our state?
Yes I feel Mississippi need more ag processing facilities, this would allow Mississippi to generate and process more goods
within our own state. Manufacturers add value to raw products by creating manufactured items. For example, cotton
cloth becomes more valuable than a boll of cotton through manufacturing processes.
3. What is your position on renovations at the Coliseum, fairgrounds, and/or Trade Mart?
Yes I feel that the renovations at the Coliseum, fairgrounds and Trade Mart is a great idea, this would allow the state to
generate revenue. I feel more aquaculture show and/or events; such as rodeos, would be more reluctant to come to our
state if we had better facilities to accommodate this type of profession.
Candidate: Cindy HydeSmith, Republican
Brookhaven, MS
56, Husband - Michael, Daughter - Anna-Michael
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Qualifications:
o As a lifelong advocate for agriculture and as
your current Agriculture Commissioner, I am
uniquely qualified to continue to serve in this
position. Before elected Commissioner, I
served 12 years as a State Senator, including 8
years as the Senate Agriculture Chairman
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I received Mississippi Farm Bureau
Federation’s Distinguished Service Award, the
highest honor Farm Bureau bestows on an
individual, and it is awarded to someone who
has truly made a difference in the lives of Mississippi farmers.
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My family and I raise beef cattle and operate a local stockyard auction market in our Residence of
Brookhaven.
Contact:
o Website: www.cindyhydesmith.com
o Facebook: www.facebook.com/cindyhydesmith
o Twitter: @cindyhydesmith
o Email: cindy@cindyhydesmith.com
o Phone: 601-557-0040
o Mailing Address: P. O. Box 883, Jackson, MS 39205
Priorities:
o As your Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, I will continue to champion for Mississippi
farmers, agribusinesses, and consumers. My priorities include: 1) increasing market opportunities
for our farmers, 2) creating new jobs in agriculture, 3) exploring emerging technologies in agriculture
to help farmers increase productivity, and 4) continuing to promote the growth of agricultural
education programs.
o As a public servant and good steward of taxpayers’ dollars, I have and will continue to increase
agency efficiency and effectiveness by expanding performance based budgeting efforts, streamlining
agency operations through automation, and continuing education and certification for staff
development.
1. What would you do to expand marketing of Mississippi products to other states and countries?
We are rebranding our Mississippi-promotional program for state products and commodities. This will expand
markets by showcasing the exceptional quality, diversity, and availability of local products worldwide. Additionally,
we will continue to expand agricultural markets by capitalizing on our existing transportation infrastructure including
rails, roads, and waterways.
2. Based upon ag products grown by MS farmers, is there a need for more processing facilities in our state?
Mississippi is fortunate to have a diverse agriculture industry. I support efforts aimed at creating jobs and marketing
opportunities. However, in order to determine the need, I would reach out to farmers, industry experts, and
academia to assess economic feasibility of a new processing facility.
3. What is your position on renovations at the Coliseum, fairgrounds, and/or Trade Mart?
One of the state’s greatest assets is the Mississippi Fairgrounds. My goals are to build a new Trade Mart and
modernize our facilities to reach optimum potential. Over the past two years, we added an elevator and renovated
concessions and restrooms on the Fairgrounds at no cost to Mississippi taxpayers.
Candidate: Cathy L. Toole, Reform
Biloxi, MS
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Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 15275, Hattiesburg, Ms. 39404
o Email: Pleasewriteme123@gmail.com
o Phone: 601- 434-5820
Priorities:
o Lower Gas Prices
o Stop Charging tax on food
o Begin a state lottery
o Pay teachers $4,000 per month/ $48,000 per year.
o Accept billions of dollars from Washington: immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working
poor Mississippians.
o Fix the roads.
o Repair and/or build new bridges
o Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
o Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
o Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
o God loves you. (John 3:14 – 21)
o Jesus loves you. (Romans 10:9 – 13)
o The Holy Spirit loves you. (Galatians 5:22 – 23)
1. What would you do to expand marketing of Mississippi products to other states and countries?
Double the output of all agricultural products. Teach agricultural classes, at every public school in Mississippi. Please
note agriculture is Mississippi’s number one business. The more people who know how to grow food and sell food will
help Mississippi’s economy. Let’s start trading goods and services with Cuba, etc.
2. Based upon ag products grown by MS farmers, is there a need for more processing facilities in our state?
Yes. Double the output of all agricultural products. Teach agricultural classes, at every public school in Mississippi. Please
note agriculture is Mississippi’s number one business. The more people who know how to grow food and sell food will
help Mississippi’s economy. Let’s start trading goods and services with Cuba, etc.
3. What is your position on renovations at the Coliseum, fairgrounds, and/or Trade Mart?
Renovations at the coliseum, fairgrounds, and or trade mark is long overdue. the more we use those 3 facilities, to
promote our Mississippi goods and services will prosper our economy. Let’s use private donations, the donation’s of the
states, and the donations of life insurance policies to pay for renovations.
Public Service Commissioner,
Central District
Candidate: Brent Bailey,
Republican
Canton, MS
44; Family: Married to Rhonda Irby Bailey
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Qualifications:
o For the last 10 years, I have been working with a broad set
of partners across the state and region to mobilize support
for new energy solutions and advance policies and
programs that drive energy efficiency, economic
development and energy security for all customer classes.
Since 2010, I have been directly engaged in matters before
the Mississippi Public Service Commission and have
intervened in several rule-making dockets serving as a
voice and advocate for consumers of utility services and to
ensure that the interests of homeowners, business owners
and rural areas are represented at the MPSC.
Contact:
o phone: 601-573-4815;
o email: brent@brentbailey4psc.com;
o website: http://brentbailey4psc.com/;
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrentBaileyforMSPublicServiceCommissioner;
o Twitter: @Brentgbailey
Priorities:
o I will put customers first and will continue helping homeowners and businesses lower their bills by
implementing comprehensive energy efficiency programs. I will ensure transparency in all proceedings at
the MPSC and educate customers to understand how decisions made by the MPSC impact their family and
business budgets. I will also embrace energy diversification that ensures reliability, affordability and safety
while recognizing the economic contributions of all energy resources. Most importantly, I will give focused
attention to the examination of the Kemper IGCC Project to ensure that customers are not financially
harmed by this costly project and commercially unproven technology.
1. How will you ensure that utility rates to Mississippians are just and reasonable?
I will thoroughly and thoughtfully examine each utility action, rate request and capital expenditure to ensure that the
interests and concerns of Mississippi consumers are represented and balanced with the interests of the monopoly
utility. Also, I will implement an open planning process where all options are on the table.
Candidate: Cecil Brown, Democrat
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Jackson, MS
71. Wife Nancy; Children Lisa, Mickey, Lindy, Nathan. 6 grandchildren.
Qualifications:
o Graduate of Ole Miss, Masters in Accounting The University of
Texas.
o Former Executive Director of the MS Dept of Finance and
Administration.
o Member of the MS House of Representatives for 16 years.
o Former member of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
o Former member of the Appropriations Committee.
o Twenty years as a Registered Investment Adviser .
o Helped manage more than $450 million investments for clients.
o Certified as a Professional Financial Specialist and Chartered
Global Management Accountant by the American Institute of
CPAs.
Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 55502. Jackson, MS 39296.
o Email: Electcb15@gmail.com
o Phone: 601-362-8383 and 601-573-8777
Priorities:
o Dependable and affordable electric, gas, water and sewer, and telephone services throughout
Mississippi.
o Utility rates that provide companies and cooperatives with adequate funds for maintenance,
replacement and expansion of Mississippi’s utility infrastructure.
o Consumer rates that are fair and affordable for everyone.
o Diversification of the state’s energy mix, including more generation from renewable sources.
o Expansion of broadband telecommunication services and support of investments by local telephone
companies.
o Complete review of the Kemper Power Plant project and the Mississippi Baseload Act and its implications for
future energy projects.
o Rights, prompt responses to complaints about service and bills from any utility.
1. How will you ensure that utility rates to Mississippians are just and reasonable?
I will use my education, experience and expertise as a CPA, financial professional and state government leader to ensure
that all state laws are followed and the the interests of consumers are guarded. I understand financial matters and have
spent more than 45 years in various positions in the financial world. I will not just rely on the staff for recommendations.
I intend to make my own decisions.
Candidate: Latrice Notree, Reform
Petal, MS
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Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 15275, Hattiesburg, Ms. 39404
o Email: Pleasewriteme123@gmail.com
o Phone: 601- 434-5820
Priorities:
o Lower Gas Prices
o Stop Charging tax on food
o Begin a state lottery
o Pay teachers $4,000 per month/ $48,000 per year.
o Accept billions of dollars from Washington:
 immediately insure over 100,000, additional, working poor Mississippians.
o Fix the roads.
o Repair and/or build new bridges
o Cut the size of the State Senate, to 15 Senators.
o Cut the size of the State House of Representatives, to 15 Representatives.
o Pay college athletes money, plus, their college expenses.
o God loves you. (John 3:14 – 21)
o Jesus loves you. (Romans 10:9 – 13)
o The Holy Spirit loves you. (Galatians 5:22 – 23)
1. How will you ensure that utility rates to Mississippians are just and reasonable?
Just like Thomas Blanton used the Mississippi supreme court, to win $357 million dollars to be refunded to 188,000
Mississippi Power Customers, I will use courts again, and again to protect the rights of consumers. Moreover, why
weren’t the top four executives at Mississippi Power arrested for theft?
Transportation Commissioner,
Central District
Candidate: Mary H. Coleman, Democrat
Jackson, MS
69. Wife of the late Cayle Coleman, Mother of three with three
beautiful grandchildren
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Qualifications:
o Graduate of Tougaloo College
o Serving 21 consecutive years in the Mississippi House of
Representatives
o Currently a member of the Transportation Committee
o I’ve held numerous local and national leadership
positions that have allowed me to positively impact the
lives of my fellow Mississippians.
Contact:
o Phone: 601-362-8105
o Email: caylecoleman@att.net
Priorities:
o To work with fellow commissioner to develop a plan of
action to maintain and repair all the dilapidated and
obsolete road and bridges in our state.
o To work the business community, the executive and legislative leadership to develop a funding
source for this plan.
1. With the demand for repair of our state's roads and bridges, how do you propose to determine priority projects for
funding?
Consult with local elected officials, community leaders and economic development leaders to look at the rating of all the
bridges and roads in our state.
2. Drivers in Mississippi pay federal taxes on gas purchases. Would you apply for federal funding when available to
pay for maintenance and repair of our state's roads and bridges?
I will aggressively seek federal funds for maintenance and repair in our state.
Candidate: Dick Hall,
Republican
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Age: 77. Family: Wife: Jennifer, Children: Bob and Chris Hall, Don
Hall (deceased), Nathan Hanson, Allison Hanson; grandchildren:
Christian and Shelby Hall; and one sassy English Bulldog: Abby
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Qualifications:
o Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State
University in general business; served in the U. S. Army
field artillery; small business owner; served as Chairman
of the MS. Senate Appropriations Committee; chaired the
Environmental Protection Conservation and Water
Resources committees in the MS House and the MS
Senate. I serve as Vice President of the I-69 Interstate
Highway Coalition. I have served as Commissioner of Transportation since 1999 and currently serve as
Chairman of the Commission. My on the job training provides me with the necessary experience to plan,
finance, and build the transportation system that our State needs.
Contact:
o Address: P.O. Box 55942, Jackson, MS 39296
o Phone: 601-706-9288
o Web: www.dickhall.net
o Facebook: Dick Hall
Priorities:
o My priority is to build and properly maintain a safe, efficient intermodal transportation system for our State.
Such a system will allow Mississippi to compete in our world economy by attracting new industry, expanding
existing industry, and exporting our manufactured and agricultural products to the world. An effective
transportation system is necessary to economic development. Prosperity rides on good roads. We are not
just building roads and bridges, we are building an economy. As your commissioner, I am committed to
making sure this happens.
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1. With the demand for repair of our state's roads and bridges, how do you propose to determine priority projects
for funding?
Safety is the number one priority! Projects which provide a prompt solution to a significant risk of safety have to
take priority. As our resources become fewer, the number of such projects will become greater. Volume of traffic is
also a priority issue and it is a required consideration on the federal highways for which MDOT has responsibility.
2. Drivers in Mississippi pay federal taxes on gas purchases. Would you apply for federal funding when available
to pay for maintenance and repair of our state's roads and bridges?
For clarification, not all of our state roads and bridges qualify for federal funding. Mississippians pay 18 cents per
gallon federal fuel tax which goes into the National Highway Trust Fund. Yes, we do apply for allowable
reimbursement of expenses we incur for the construction and maintenance of the federal portion of the highway
system that MDOT manages.
Hinds County
Senate District 27
Candidate: Ponto Downing, Republican
Jackson, MS
70, and divorced 20 yrs – one son – 3 grandkids
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Qualifications:
o Life-Long Jacksonian, 8 generation in Hinds County!
o Ex Newspaper publisher
o Spirit-filled Christian
o Pro-Life!
o Experienced; Veteran
Contact:
o Address: 210 Beach St. Jackson, MS
o Phone: 601-983-9222 or 601-373-3638
Priorities:
o Jackson is currently on Life-support! Bad police, bad streets,
bad economy – bad everything! First, Close Mississippi’s only
abortion clinic in Fondren-area! Next, FLY the Mississippi
state flag! Jackson needs to “come on board” and support a
Governor Bryant agenda! Then, hopefully, current needs (like a male 28 percent graduation rate in
Jackson Public Schools) can be addressed! A massive city “clean-up” and reduction in crime and
blight is the best way for Jackson to grow in 2016. We need Jackson to be truly “Metro!”
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Mississippi has a “Golden Goose” – The Miss. State gaming commission! We double their taxes—about $1 billion
becomes two billion! But, no more casinos after a certain period!
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
No! No way! Judicial oversight a bad idea! We need to spend millions on public education, but another way.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
The afore-mentioned gaming tax mainly; but federal assistance will be needed. City streets and bridges should be
assigned to the state!
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I oppose “Obamacare” but since I’m a senior, too, I see a bad system. We need to expand services surely, but with
accounting.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
Atty General’s Office, State Auditor, and Sec of State need to be strengthened and “online-only” policies & activities
need to be changed!
Candidate: Hillman Terome
Frazier, Democrat
Jackson, MS
65. I am married to the former Jean Maria Clayton of Jackson,
Mississippi, and the son of the late Rev. H. T. Frazier and Fannie Banyard
Frazier and the son-in-law of the late Hughes and Luana Clayton of
Jackson. We are the parents of Julian Todd Frazier (Erica), and Gabrielle
Patrice Frazier. We are the grandparents of Kristopher and Kawaii Frazier.
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Qualifications:
o I am a graduate of Jackson State University, the George
Washington University National Law Center, the Kennedy
School of Government at Harvard University and Hinds
Community College. I have served the citizens of Hinds
County in the House and Senate.
Contact:
o Phone: 601-982-1871
o Email: hfrazier27@bellsouth.net or hfrazier@senate.ms.gov
Priorities:
o My top priority will be to adequately fund public education; to give our teachers and administrators the
tools that they need to prepare our students to be successful in their chosen professions. I will work with
the community colleges and business community to make sure we have a trainable workforce that is able to
address the changing needs of the business world. Another priority is to work with the legislative leadership
to find a solution to our infrastructure problem.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
To assure that Mississippi has a strong economy I will make strong commitment to improving our public education
system. I will also support measures to improve our infrastructure. I will work with the legislative leadership and the
business community to make this a priority. These items must be adequately addressed to maintain a strong economy.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I do support Initiative 42.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
I will work with the chairperson of the Senate and House Transportation Committees to find funding for our state’s
deteriorating roads and bridges. I will also look at the recommendations that are proposed by the Mississippi Economic
Council. I will also work with our Congressional Delegation to identify funds that we are eligible for on the Federal level.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I support Medicaid expansion. We must make quality health care available to more of our citizens.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
The existing laws when properly enforced provide for openness and transparency in government. Electing and
appointing an official who has strong moral convictions and respect the rule of law is one way to limit public corruption.
I do support giving the State Attorney General and the State Auditor the resources that they need to enforce the existing
laws.
Hinds County: Senate 29
Candidate: David Blount,
Democrat
Jackson, MS
48. Married (Katie Blount), two children
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Qualifications:
o Elected to State Senate in 2007 (two terms).
o Chairman, Public Property Committee.
o Former Communications Director, MS Sec. of State.
o Former Vice President, Parents for Public Schools.
o Commercial real estate broker.
Contact:
o Phone: 601-359-3232.
o Email: senatordavidblount@gmail.com.
o Web: www.votedavidblount.com.
o Facebook: www.facebook.com/senatordavidblount.
o Twitter: @sendavidblount
Priorities:
o To continue my work to improve public education in Mississippi from Pre-K to university level.
o To protect and expand the right to vote.
o To protect the rights and retirement of public employees and teachers.
o To improve health care and expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
o To support and revitalize the Capitol City.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Develop a well-educated and trained work force. Expand Pre-K and fund our schools, including strengthening job
training programs through our outstanding community colleges. Oppose irresponsible tax giveaways or increases. Invest
in public infrastructure.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I support Initiative 42, signed the petition, and worked to put it on the ballot. I led the opposition to the Republican
legislative alternative, a cynical trick designed to split the vote that even its supporters oppose. Initiative 42 will ensure
the Legislature carries out its responsibility to fund our public schools.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
We must maintain our state’s highways and bridges that the taxpayers have invested in and built. I will work with the
MS Economic Council and business leaders on a plan to get it done. We also need to dedicate a portion of new revenue
for municipal streets that need repair.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I support Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. In the past three years, Mississippi has rejected $3 billion
that could have provided health care to 300,000 citizens, most working in jobs without health insurance. I will continue
to push for Medicaid expansion because it is a good deal for MS.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I am past president and founding board member of the MS Center for Freedom of Information and have authored and
passed laws to improve our public records and open meetings laws, including providing enforcement without having to
go to court.
Candidate: James Broadwater,
Republican
Byram, MS
52. Wife: Lelane. Son: Joshua, age 18
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Qualifications:
o Christian
o Conservative
o Republican
o Husband
o Father
o Co-own Two Businesses
o Former Government Employee
o Veteran
o Author
o M.S.S., Mississippi College, Administration of Justice with
minors in Political Science and Communication.
o M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Seminary.
o B.S., History, USM.
o A.A., Accounting, Mississippi Delta Community College.
Contact:
o Phone: (769) 572-1998
o Website: http://www.jb4senate.webs.com
o E-Mail: jb4senate@gmail.com
o Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jamesbroadwaterformssenate29
Priorities:
o Christian values
o Pro-God, country, and family
o Pro-life. End all abortion by forcing the Governor to enforce our law against murder.
o Stop all illegal immigration, and send all illegal immigrants home.
o Keep my oath to defend the U.S. Constitution and the Mississippi Constitution.
o Prosecute corruption.
o Pro-gun.
o Pro-military.
o Fix education by returning God, the Bible, prayer, and Christian values to our schools.
o Parental rights.
o Slash taxes.
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Limited government.
Property rights.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Slash taxes, return to the gold standard, and improve education by returning to a Christian curriculum.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I strongly oppose both versions of Initiative 42, because of two reasons. One, if education were done correctly, with
vouchers, privatization, and mandatory Christian education, then it would already be fully funded. Curriculum like Abeka
or BJU costs much less than what we use now. Two, 42 takes control away from the Legislature (who, I admit, hasn't
done a good job) and gives it to one judge in Hinds County, who is liberal. That is unacceptable.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
By cutting taxes, thereby increasing revenues.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I'm against it. We do not need to expand government programs. We need to lower taxes and create an economy in this
State in which people can find good jobs. The only way to ensure that we have good government is to have good
citizens. In a country in which we are blessed to get to choose our own leaders, if the government is corrupt, it means
that the majority of the citizens are corrupt. If the government is good, it means the majority of citizens are good
people. Our government is merely a reflection of who we are. If we want good government, we have to be good
ourselves first. That may be hard to hear, but we need to hear it.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
The only way to ensure that we have good government is to have good citizens. In a country in which we are blessed to
get to choose our own leaders, if the government is corrupt, it means that the majority of the citizens are corrupt. If the
government is good, it means the majority of citizens are good people. Our government is merely a reflection of who we
are. If we want good government, we have to be good ourselves first. That may be hard to hear, but we need to hear it.
Hinds County
House District 70
Candidate: James (Pete) Perry, Republican
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Jackson, MS
65. Father of two children and grandfather of two wonderful
grandchildren.
Qualifications: Graduate Mississippi State University, Small business
owner, former director three federal agencies. Over forty years various
community service, neighborhood, and church . Education, professional
experience, community activities and family have given me the
background to help lead our community and state
Contact: Pete Perry, 530 George Street, Jackson, MS.
Pperry@pgrms.com
601 941-1491
Priorities:
1. Working to improve the state’s economy for all its citizens;
helping small businesses without putting additional burdens on
them in their effort to survive
2. Providing better education opportunities for all of our children,
no matter where their families happen to live or their family’s
financial condition
3. Opening of government so that everyone can see what is being
done and how; improving procurement and spending processes; increasing penalties for corrupt government
employees
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Maintaining fiscal responsibility; controlling spending; eliminating unnecessary bureaucracies at all levels of state
government. Proper sizing all agencies relative to today’s mission of the agency. Getting the government out of the way
of businesses so that they can provide jobs, services and benefits.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42? I strongly support Initiative 42.
No. While I am a strong supporter of education, I do not believe that 42 does anything to improve, or even maintain,
education. The function of the legislative and executive branches (Department of Education) is to provide policy and
spending direction; not the function of the judicial branch.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
1. Expand the recent initiative using funds designated for ‘casino roads’ to backstop borrowing for bridges; (2) change
the gas tax from a per gallon basis to keep pace with inflationary pricing; (3) eliminate elected transportation
commissioners, creating one statewide director of MDOT.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I was and remain against it because the state does not have the ability to fund the expansion when the federal
government quits funding. I believe there are better ways to provide medical benefits to those that do not qualify for
Medicaid under the current definition of “poor”.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
Throughout my life I have been an out front leader against corruption at all levels of government. I would support any
reasonable legislation that will actually open government or that would get rid of corrupt officials and will fight against
legislation claiming to achieve openness but is nothing but window-dressing.
Candidate: Kathy Sykes,
Democrat
Jackson, MS
52. Parents: Gladys/Lee Andrew Sykes; son, Andrew
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Qualifications:
o Lifelong resident of District 70, civil rights advocate;
o Graduate: Lanier High, JSU; AFL-CIO Organizer’s
Institute; Midwest Training Academy; Highlander
Center; Real Estate Courses
o Job Experience: Labor organizer/facilitator/Service
Coordinator
o Church Affiliation: Bonner Institutional AME Church
o Memberships/Awards: Visit website www.electkathysykes.com
Contact:
o Committee to Elect Kathy Sykes, P.O. Box 3438,
Jackson, MS 39207
o Phone: 601-906-1717
o Website: www.electkathysykes.com
o Email: electkathysykes70@gmail.com
o Facebook: Elect Kathy Sykes
o Twitter: @KathySykesIam
Priorities:
o Redesign State flag
o raising state minimum wage
o superior universities, colleges and research centers;
o full funding for MAEP
o delay 3rd grade retention
o investment in early childhood education
o increase unemployment and worker's compensation for laid off and injured workers
o entrepreneurship incentives
o statewide public transportation
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healthcare for all through Medicaid expansion and Health Insurance Exchange, women's right to
make decisions about their bodies
senior citizen home repair, affordable housing/ housing trust fund.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
I will spearhead support for locally owned and run businesses; they are the primary job creators in this state. I support
increasing Minority procurement with the state. Additionally, I will support provisions to recruit and attract major
employment entities through tax abatement, infrastructure improvements and job training opportunities.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42? I strongly support Initiative 42.
It is imperative that we provide the necessary funding to improve our public schools. The loss of personnel, supplies and
opportunities for our students is a result of inadequate funding. While 42 will not solve problems, it will stop the
bleeding in our school districts.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
We have designated taxes for maintenance of our roads and bridges. The gas that we purchase has a tax that goes into
this fund. I am in favor of continuing this system and codifying the development of a strategic plan to apply funds based
on level of deterioration across the state.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
We have misused an opportunity to expand and enhance health coverage for Mississippians by refusing to expand
Medicaid coverage. The damage is profoundly evident in our smaller communities that are facing hospital closures. I
fully support Medicaid expansion and the jobs that will be saved and created because of expansion.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I support the laws and regulations governing open meetings and open records. I would also support measures to require
more stringent oversight of divisions that have become privatized recently. We need better oversight of
procurement/bidding procedures, particularly “Sole Source” contracts. Voters can count on Kathy Sykes.
Madison County
Senate District 22
Candidate: Eugene S. “Buck”
Clarke, Republican
Hollandale, MS
59. Family: Wife-Paula Watkins Clarke; Children: Anne Read Clarke
Lattimore(daughter)(husband-William Lattimore),Ellen Clarke Sawyer
(daughter)(Husband-Taylor Sawyer), Carlisle S. Clarke (son), Elizabeth R.
Lattimore (Beautiful granddaughter)
Qualifications:
o I have served 3 terms in the Senate, rising to be Chairman of the
Appropriations Committee this last term.
o In my prior terms I was a member of the Finance Committee,
one term serving as Vice-Chairman, thus have developed firm
knowledge of both government spending and taxation.
Contact:
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Email: bclarke@senate.ms.gov
Office phone: 662-827-7261
Address: P O Box 668, Hollandale, MS 38747
Priorities:
As Appropriations Chairman, everything begins with the budgetary needs of Mississippi. The past four years
saw growth that enabled us to not only increase K-12 education funding to a record level, but also increase
funding for our Universities, Community Colleges, courts, Highway Patrol, and all other agencies in varying
amounts. We were able to do this while building the rainy fund to its statutory “filled” level and reduce state
debt to an amount lower than it was four years ago.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
We have to understand is that government can’t “assure” there is a strong economy. Government’s job is to create the
environment that allows for a strong market and economy and then get out of the way. Low taxes and minimal
regulation that will not stifle business will allow the hard working citizens of Mississippi to prosper.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42? I strongly support Initiative 42.
I do not support Initiative 42. I see it as a fundamental shift in the form of representative government we have in this
country when you vest appropriation powers for half the state budget with the courts. This is no different than the
Senate Judiciary committee hearing cases that should be heard in Chancery Court
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
Funding for roads and bridges is a continuing problem that we have actually increased the last 2 years. The long term
solution obviously requires a new or increased revenue stream, but from where? Our state economy is in a sluggish
condition now, and increased taxes could set us back further. Proper timing is critical.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I do not support Medicaid expansion. We presently face a $71 million deficit in the existing program, and need to add
this amount to the next year budget.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
This past session I sponsored a bill to require state agencies to provide more detailed information on their sources of
revenues. In addition, I have sponsored bills requiring correct handling of personal service contracts and with
independent contractors in general. Transparency will aid in preventing corruption.
Candidate: Joseph C. Thomas, Sr.,
Democrat
Yazoo City, MS
66. Married for 42 years to Elizabeth Wilburn, formerly of Benton,
Mississippi. Three children, Joseph Jr., Kirk and Whitney
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Qualifications:
o As a lifelong resident of Yazoo City who retired as Vice
President of Regions Bank and became State Senator in 2004, I
possess an exemplary array of managerial skills through 43
years of community service.
Contact:
o Website: thomasforsenate22.com
o Email: joseph@thomasforsenate22.com
o Facebook: Joseph C. Thomas, Sr.
o Mailing Address: P.O. Box 524, Yazoo City, MS 39194
o Telephone: 662-746-7552
Priorities:
o God blessed me to serve in the Senate as the District 21 Senator, and I am willing and eager to serve again.
As the District 22 State Senator my priority will be centered on diligently striving to secure a wholesome
education for the state’s children, studying bills and the state’s budget as well as drafting legislation that will
help my district and its people to progress.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
The State of Mississippi must build a strategic consensus on the most relevant and feasible approaches that will help us
improve and build a better economy. The development of a special task force (which I advocate) on strategic economic
development and planning is essential to achieve this goal.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
Yes, I will vote for Initiative 42.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
We must plan and prioritize our spending to make sure that we take care of our state’s roads and bridges. In fact,
immediate steps and full attention on federal, state and local government levels must be given to this effort.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I would like to see a Medicaid expansion in our state.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I am a strong supporter of open government, and I think our state should demand the best of all elected and appointed
officials. We have laws and people in place, and I will use my position to see we are consistent in enforcing them.
Madison County
House District 27
Candidate: Ricky Dewayne Gill, Republican
Vaughan, MS
Age 53.
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Qualifications:
o Restaurant owner
o Pre owed car lot
o I own a small farm
o I own a insurance company
Contact:
o Address: 1215 Linwood Rd. Vaughan, MS 39179
o Phone: 601-613-7373
o Email: rickygill@att.net
Priorities:
o To have better school
o Lower taxes
o Bring business into district
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Remove the state income tax. Add a small sale tax to make up the different. Help the small business to grow.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42? I strongly support Initiative 42.
No, there are other ways to do this.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
If initiative 42 pass, than they will have to take money from MDOT to help pay for it. The state need to fund the school
to the best they can. I drive all over the state, the roads and bridges are in good shape. MDOT is doing a good job.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I sell insurance so we do not need to expansion Medicaid.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
More jail time, open all meeting.
Candidate: Kenneth Walker, Democrat
Carthage, MS
62, Single
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Qualifications:
I have over 40 years of experience in corporate management,
budgeting, and regulatory affairs. I can deal with complex rules,
regulations, and work in groups for a common goal. I have a
Masters from JSU. I participate in civic organizations
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Contact:
Phone: 601-214-6320
Website: kennethwalker.net
Email: kwalk53@gmail.com
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Priorities: My priorities are education, healthcare and
infrastructure.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a
strong economy?
A strong economy begins with a well-educated and trained workforce. I
will support measures that will improve public education in Mississippi.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42?
I support Initiative 42.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
I believe there is a way to link usage fund generation.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
I believe we should expand Medicaid.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I would support available work being advertised through public media and give more contractors the opportunity to bid
on state work through a competitive process.
Rankin County
House District 62
Candidate: Tom Weathersby,
Republican
Florence, MS
70 years, wife Beverly, 3 sons-Tommy (Natlie), Clay and Bradley
(Jerra), 5 grandchildren
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Qualifications:
o Lifelong resident of Florence
o Graduate of Florence High School, Hinds Community
College, University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi
College, M Ed.--former teacher, coach, principal and
business owner for 30 years
o Representative for 24 years, experience serving on all
major committees.
Contact:
o Phone: 601-845-2017 and 601-720-4552
o Email: tweath8786@aol.com
o Facebook: Tom Weathersby
Priorities:
o No new taxes.
o Important issues we face are job creation, bringing new businesses to Mississippi- continue to make
Mississippi a business-friendly state- renew our efforts to develop work-force training programs that will
prepare our citizens to have good paying jobs that meet the needs, qualifications and demands of new
businesses of the future.
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We must have a good education system: K-12, community colleges and universities to achieve the
requirements for economic development.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
Do not raise taxes or fees on our citizens--Supporting a strong educational system K-12, community colleges and IHL,
making sure they have adequate funding for providing an effective education--Improving our highway and railroad
systems and working with the Medical Center and State Board of Health to improve healthcare in Mississippi.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides for adequate funding for Mississippi public schools.
Do you support Initiative 42? I strongly support Initiative 42.
During the past four years, Mississippi has seen the highest level of funding for public education in its history. Initiative
42 does not preserve the integrity of the Constitution by maintaing separation of powers between the Legislature and
Judiciary- funding decisions are made by a Judge, not the voters.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state's deteriorating roads and bridges?
Roads, I would propose a multi-year bond program so that MDOT can know from year to year the amount of money
available to fund our state highway program. This will allow MDOT to prioritize highest-need projects and save money
by repairing roads before they get in poor condition. Continue the state-aid and local bridge program.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Medicaid – as a fiscal conservative, I am opposed to, and have worked against the expansion of Medicaid and
Obamacare. The Medicaid budget has expanded so much in the last few years that the state cannot afford it. I don’t
believe we can depend on the Federal Government to fund it.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
Make sure all meetings are open to the public--Allow access to the minutes of public meetings—Support the State
Auditor and Attorney General with funds necessary to monitor all contracts and all public agencies--Require disclosure
of all contracts and fees paid by state agencies and public entities.
Candidate: Stephen Wilson, Democrat
Florence, MS
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Qualifications:
o For years, our state has sunk by corrupt businessmen and lawyers. I have worked as a cashier,
server, nurses assistant, and retail management. I am the epitome of the people I am running to
represent.
Contact:
o Website: http://www.electstephenwilson.com
o Email: electstephenwilson@gmail.com
o Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ElectStephenWilson
Priorities:
o My main priorities would be ensuring Mississippi’s children receive the best education available to
them, repairing our crumbling infrastructure, and working to strengthen our economy.
1. What measures do you support to assure that Mississippi has a strong economy?
I believe in lessening the tax burden on Mississippi businesses. I don’t believe in giving them tax deductions without
stipulation. I would put forth legislation that would give employers a tax credit for each full-time employee they hire and
for each employee they pay a living wage.
2. Initiative 42 will be on the General Election ballot and provides adequate funding for Mississippi public schools. Do
you support Initiative 42?
I believe that in order for Mississippi to become a serious competitor in attracting better paying jobs, we must better our
public school system. I believe the passing of Initiative 42 would be a very important step in bettering our state
economically.
3. How do you propose to fund improvement of our state’s deteriorating roads and bridges?
I would support creating a lottery system to help curb the costs of fixing our infrastructure. By fixing our infrastructure,
we will be putting many Mississippians to work, essentially boosting our economy and lowering our unemployment rate.
4. What is your position on Medicaid expansion?
Medicaid expansion states experienced 30% job growth in health sector jobs in 2014, compared to states that haven’t
accepted the expansion. I believe Mississippi would benefit more than any other state if our state would accept
Medicaid expansion.
5. What changes do you support to assure governmental openness and prevent corruption?
I believe we should stop political bribery by overhauling lobbying and ethics laws, end secret money by dramatically
increasing transparency, and give every voter a voice by creating citizen-funded elections.
Rankin County
House District 75
Candidates did not respond to survey: Vance Cox, Republican, and Tom Miles, Democrat.