Amanda Smith Jennings

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Amanda Smith Jennings

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

October 14, 2023

Education

High school

Bastrop High School

Personal

Birthplace

Warren, Ark.

Religion

Born Again Christian

Profession

Secretary

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Amanda Smith Jennings (independent) ran for election for Louisiana Secretary of State. She lost in the primary on October 14, 2023.

Smith Jennings completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Amanda Smith Jennings was born in Warren, Arkansas. She earned a high school diploma from Bastrop High School. Her career experience includes working as a secretary.

Elections

2023

See also: Louisiana Secretary of State election, 2023

Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

General election

General election for Louisiana Secretary of State

Nancy Landry defeated Gwen Collins-Greenup in the general election for Louisiana Secretary of State on November 18, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Landry (R)	66.8	446,494
		Gwen Collins-Greenup (D)	33.2	221,739

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 668,233
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana Secretary of State

The following candidates ran in the primary for Louisiana Secretary of State on October 14, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Landry (R)	19.3	197,514
✔		Gwen Collins-Greenup (D)	19.2	196,534
		Mike Francis (R)	17.9	182,842
		Clay Schexnayder (R)	14.7	149,987
		Arthur Morrell (D)	11.1	113,703
		Thomas Kennedy III (R)	10.1	102,628
		Brandon Trosclair (R)	6.3	64,686
		Amanda Smith Jennings (Independent)	1.3	13,275

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,021,169
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Amanda Smith Jennings completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith Jennings' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My previous campaign was completely censored and banned due to my confederate heritage. The purpose of my 2019 run for LA Sec of State was to inform of the election tampering and the cyber terrorism. If you remember, the state records were shut down for several weeks immediately after the election due to cyber ransomeware. The IT guys house was burned down. There was certainly 2020 election tampering.

I believe #AllVotesMatter and the voter registry has to be updated. At the same time I believe we have to #SavetheEvergreen (paper that is). Federal law mandates voter roll transparency and making the list public could greatly improve the outdated registry and remove deceased and non residents.

Our historical archives are the most important treasured possession in our state and there are certain people that wish to destory those archives. I am a fierce defender of our history.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• #AllVotesMatter (Voter roll updating)
• #SavetheEvergreen (Paper that is, no digital/internet machines)
• #ProtectourHeritage (Archives)

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Clean voter rolls mean cleaner elections. Federal law mandates voter roll transparency.

The registry must be updated and this will be a massive undertaking thatI am prepared to undertake.

Saving the Evergreen means saving the paper. Digital is fine for convenience but we must keep the paper.
There have been numerous complaints of businesses being stolen and/or incorrectly categorized. Paper ballots would be a clear indisputable record of votes cast.

The archives must be protected.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This office is the foundation of our government and election system.

1. AllVotesMatter

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to the most high and his word is the only following I will do.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and common sense.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Common Sense, Dedication, Determination, and Honesty.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Ensuring #AllVotesMatter
Ensuring an efficient and accurate business database

What legacy would you like to leave?

A woman that stood up against all opposition to make Louisiana's elections honest.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

At the age of 15 I became a ward of the court.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first professional job was the training for the Louisiana Welfare to Work Program and this resulted in a job at State Farm Insurance, Corporate Executive Offices. This was also my first experience with politics at the age of 20. I held this job five years which sadly ended due to company relocation.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Joan of Arc - She was a legendary hero.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

WonderWoman, I want to fix everything.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

American Flags - Tom MacDonald

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

The system after being a ward of the court. The list of vulnerable youth in our state is utilized for fraud, theft, and trafficking.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Ensuring that #AllVotesMatter. A clean voter roll means a clean election.

An accurate and effective business database.

Protecting the historical archives.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The museum oversight is unknown and has been seriously neglected. This is currently being discussed as being passed to locals with no state oversight; I believe this endangers our history and could lead to history being destroyed by corrupt unsupervised local groups.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Certainly NOT, as a matter of fact, this office more than any other should NOT be held by someone with any previous political experience.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Experience with massive arbitrations to get our voter registry cleaned up, experience with the business site and/or process of LLCS, non profits, and databases, website building, and/or proper documentation.

Tell us your favorite joke.

When I die, bury me in Louisiana so I can stay involved in politics.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I do not accept endorsements due to the nature of the office I seek.

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