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Robert Gray (Mississippi Politician)
The 2015 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 2015, to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Republican Governor Phil Bryant ran for re-election to a second and final term in office. This is the highest percentage that a Republican has ever won in a gubernatorial election in Mississippi. The election gained national news coverage and attention due to the unexpected Democratic nominee selection of truck driver and former firefighter, Robert Gray, who had not had any political experience prior to his candidacy. Background Mississippi is one of nine states and territories that has lifetime limits of two terms for its governor. In 2011, with incumbent Republican Governor Haley Barbour term-limited, Republican Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was elected to succeed him. Bryant won the Republican primary with 59% of the vote and then defeated the Democratic nominee, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree, with 61% of the vote. Republican primary Candidate ...
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Secretary Perry With Govt Phil Bryant KSS2455 (32743097363) (cropped 2)
A secretary, administrative professional, administrative assistant, executive assistant, administrative officer, administrative support specialist, clerk, Military assistant, military assistant, management assistant, office secretary, or personal assistant is a white-collar worker person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills within the area of Administration (other), administration. There is a diverse array of work experiences attainable within the administrative support field, ranging between internship, Entry-level job, entry-level, associate, junior, mid-senior, and senior level pay bands with positions in nearly every industry. However, this role should not be confused with the role of an Secretary (title), executive secretary, cabinet secretary such as Cabinet Members, cabinet members who hold the title of "secretary," or company secretary, all which differ fr ...
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Jim Hood
James Matthew Hood (born May 15, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 39th Attorney General of Mississippi from 2004 to 2020. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he was first elected in 2003, defeating Republican Party (United States), Republican Scott Newton. A former district attorney, Hood succeeded fellow Democrat Mike Moore (Mississippi politician), Mike Moore. Hood announced on October 3, 2018, that he would run for List of governors of Mississippi, Governor of Mississippi in 2019; he easily won the Democratic primary on August 6, 2019. He lost the 2019 Mississippi gubernatorial election, general election to Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves on November 5, 2019, which was his first statewide loss. He was the only Democrat holding statewide elected office in Mississippi from 2008 to 2020, and remains the most recent to do so. Since leaving office, Hood has joined the national law firm ...
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Perennial Candidate
A perennial candidate is a political candidate who frequently runs for elected office and rarely, if ever, wins. Perennial candidates' existence lies in the fact that in some countries, there are no laws that limit a number of times a person can run for office, or laws that impose a non-negligible financial penalty on registering to run for election. Definition A number of modern articles related to electoral politics or elections have identified those who have run for elected office and lost two to three times, and then decide to mount a campaign again as perennial candidates. However, some articles have listed a number of notable exceptions. Some who have had their campaign applications rejected by their country's electoral authority multiple times have also been labelled as perennial candidates. Reason for running It has been noted that some perennial candidates take part in an election with the aim of winning, and some do have ideas to convey on the campaign trail, regard ...
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Mississippi Governor D Primary 2015
Mississippi () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the north by Tennessee; to the east by Alabama; to the south by the Gulf of Mexico; to the southwest by Louisiana; and to the northwest by Arkansas. Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River. Mississippi is the 32nd largest and 35th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states and has the lowest per-capita income in the United States. Jackson is both the state's capital and largest city. Greater Jackson is the state's most populous metropolitan area, with a population of 591,978 in 2020. On December 10, 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state admitted to the Union. By 1860, Mississippi was the nation's top cotton-producing state and slaves accounted for 55% of the state population. Mississippi declared its secession from the Union on January 9, 1861, and was one of the seven original Confederate States, which constituted the largest slaveholding states in the nati ...
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Mississippi Elections, 2015
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Mississippi on November 3, 2015. All of Mississippi's executive officers were up for election. Primary elections were held on August 4, 2015, with primary runoffs to be held on August 25, 2015 if no candidate received a majority in the primary. The filing deadline for primary ballot access was February 27. Governor Incumbent Republican Governor Phil Bryant won re-election to a second and final term in office. He was challenged in the Republican primary by Mitch Young. Retired firefighter Robert Gray, physician Valerie Short and attorney Vicki Slater ran for the Democratic nomination. Lieutenant governor Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Tate Reeves ran for re-election to a second term in office. He was challenged in the primary by teacher Alisha Nelson McElhenney. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, State Senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 Chris McDaniel and State Senator Michael Watson all considered ...
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Nettleton, Mississippi
Nettleton is a town in Lee and Monroe counties in Mississippi. The population was 1,935 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1888, the town was named after George Henry Nettleton, president of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad (KCM&B). Geography Nettleton is located at (34.088218, -88.622701). The town sits on the boundary line between Lee County on the north and Monroe County on the south, with approximately equal portions of the town in either county. In the 2000 census, 1,196 of the town's 1,932 residents (61.9%) lived in Monroe County and 736 (38.1%) in Lee County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km) is land and 0.37% is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,935 people, 808 households, and 551 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,932 people, ...
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Mississippi Public Service Commission
The Mississippi Public Service Commission regulates telecommunications, electric, gas, water and sewer utilities in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The Commission is an elected body of three commissioners, with one commissioner elected by voters in each of the state's three Supreme Court districts. Commissioners are elected to four year terms in the general election of the same year that other state and county officials are chosen. The current commissioners are Brandon Presley (Northern District), Brent Bailey (Central District) and Dane Maxwell (Southern District). The commission is composed of two Republicans (Bailey and Maxwell) and one Democrat (Presley). The commission was established in 1884 as the Railroad Commission, which was then renamed the Public Service Commission in 1938. The commissioners' individual salaries are $78,000 per year, but are set to increase to $95,000 annually in 2024. References External links Mississippi Public Service Commission Website Missi ...
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Brandon Presley
Brandon Everitt Presley (born July 21, 1977) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission from the Northern District since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, Presley previously served as the mayor of Nettleton, Mississippi, from 2001 to 2007. Early life Brandon Presley was born on July 21, 1977 in Amory, Mississippi, and raised in Nettleton, Mississippi, Nettleton. His father was an alcoholic and died when Brandon was eight years old, leaving him in the sole care of his mother. His uncle, Harold Ray Presley, subsequently served as a father figure for him. He studied at Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University. Political career Early activities Presley described his politics as "Populist, FDR-William J. McCoy (Mississippi politician), Billy McCoy Democrat." He managed the successful campaign of his uncle Harold Ray Presley, Harold for the office of Sheriff of Lee Cou ...
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United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1995
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 7, 1995, in three states. Prior to the elections, Democrats held two seats and Republicans one. With the Republican gain of the open seat in Louisiana, Republicans held two seats and Democrats one following the elections. Summary Closest races States where the margin of victory was under 5%: # Kentucky, 2.2% See also * 1995 United States elections ** 1995 United States House of Representatives elections October 1995 events in the United States {{US-election-stub ...
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Secretary Of State Of Mississippi
The Mississippi Secretary of State is an officer of Mississippi originally established under the Article IV, §14 of Mississippi Constitution of 1817, and was reestablished under Article V, §133 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890. Several African Americans served in the office during the Reconstruction era: James D. Lynch, Hiram Revels, H. C. Carter, M. M. McLeod, and James Hill. The current secretary of state is Michael Watson. History The office of Secretary of State of Mississippi was initially created by the state's original 1817 constitution, which stipulated in Article IV, Section 14, "A Secretary of State shall be appointed, who shall continue in office during the term of two years. He shall keep a fair register of all the official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and shall, when required, lay the same, and all papers, minutes, and vouchers relative thereto, before the General Assembly, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by law." The sta ...
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Dick Molpus
Richard Henderson Molpus Jr. (born September 7, 1949) is an American businessman and Democratic Party politician who served as Secretary of State of Mississippi from 1984 until 1996. He unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1995 against Republican incumbent Kirk Fordice. He later established a timberland management company. Throughout his public life he has pushed for reforms to support public education and promote racial reconciliation. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and educated at the University of Mississippi, Molpus worked at his family's lumber company before its sale in the 1980s. A staffer for William F. Winter's gubernatorial campaigns in 1967, 1975, and 1979, the governor appointed him executive director of the Governor's Office of Federal-State Programs. He also lobbied on the governor's behalf for education reform in the state legislature. Molpus successfully ran for secretary of state in 1983, campaigning on his managerial experience and promises to reform the off ...
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Clarksdale Press Register
''The Clarksdale Press Register'' is the weekly newspaper of Clarksdale, Mississippi Clarksdale is a city in and the county seat of Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. It is located along the Sunflower River. Clarksdale is named after John Clark, a settler who founded the city in the mid-19th century when he establishe .... Newspaper coverage has extended to both Clarksdale and Coahoma County since 1865. The ''Press Register'' is published every Wednesday and has an audience of more than 7,750 readers. The ''Press Register'' is owned by Emmerich Newspapers, the Editor and Publisher is Floyd Ingram, and the managing editor is Josh Troy. External links * Newspapers published in Mississippi Clarksdale, Mississippi {{Mississippi-newspaper-stub ...
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