B.C. Hammond

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B.C. Hammond

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 10, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Mississippi

Personal

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Farmer/Small business owner

Contact

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B.C. Hammond (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 10, 2020.

Hammond completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Hammond earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi in 1999 and received postgraduate studies at Delta State University and Mississippi College School of Law. His professional experience includes working as a farmer and small business owner.

Elections

2020

See also: Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 10 Republican primary)

Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 10 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Incumbent Bennie Thompson defeated Brian Flowers in the general election for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bennie Thompson (D)	66.0	196,224
		Brian Flowers (R)	34.0	101,010

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 297,234
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Brian Flowers defeated Thomas Carey in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Flowers	70.0	3,822
	Submit photo	Thomas Carey	30.0	1,638

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,460
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Incumbent Bennie Thompson defeated Sonia Rathburn in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on March 10, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bennie Thompson	94.0	97,921
		Sonia Rathburn	6.0	6,256

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 104,177
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Brian Flowers and Thomas Carey advanced to a runoff. They defeated B.C. Hammond in the Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on March 10, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Flowers	37.8	9,883
✔	Submit photo	Thomas Carey	36.2	9,456
		B.C. Hammond	26.0	6,812

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,151
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2019

See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019

General election

General election for Mississippi State Senate District 13

Sarita Simmons defeated B.C. Hammond in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 13 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sarita Simmons (D)	65.1	9,287
		B.C. Hammond (R)	34.9	4,975

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,262
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Mississippi State Senate District 13

Sarita Simmons defeated John Alexander in the Democratic primary runoff for Mississippi State Senate District 13 on August 27, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sarita Simmons	66.4	5,080
	Submit photo	John Alexander	33.6	2,565

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,645
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 13

Sarita Simmons and John Alexander advanced to a runoff. They defeated Tony Anderson, Charles Modley, and Carl Brinkley in the Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 13 on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sarita Simmons	42.1	4,185
✔	Submit photo	John Alexander	27.0	2,684
	Submit photo	Tony Anderson	18.0	1,792
	Submit photo	Charles Modley	8.6	852
	Submit photo	Carl Brinkley	4.3	427

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,940
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 13

B.C. Hammond advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 13 on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		B.C. Hammond	100.0	972

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 972
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2018

See also: Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2018

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 31

Otis Anthony defeated Barbara Rose Brooks in the special general runoff election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 31 on November 27, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Otis Anthony (Nonpartisan)	68.3	4,991
	Submit photo	Barbara Rose Brooks (Nonpartisan)	31.7	2,312

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,303
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General election

Special general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 31

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 31 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Otis Anthony (Nonpartisan)	21.7	1,710
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Rose Brooks (Nonpartisan)	19.2	1,510
	Submit photo	Shannon Brown (Nonpartisan)	18.5	1,458
	Submit photo	Carolyn Steele Johnson (Nonpartisan)	12.0	948
	Submit photo	Charles Modley (Nonpartisan)	8.8	691
		B.C. Hammond (Nonpartisan)	7.0	554
	Submit photo	Ada Lindsey (Nonpartisan)	6.7	524
	Submit photo	Jeanette Knighten-Washington (Nonpartisan)	6.1	483

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,878
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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B.C. Hammond completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hammond's 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.

I am a small town guy trying to make a big time difference for my fellow Mississippians.

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?

• At this point, I want to prevent the government from imposing unconstitutional laws and pursuing policies which are subversive to the American people.
• I will be accessible and responsive to ALL the constituents of MS02.
• I will support policies that promote and protect American business and increase jobs in America. MADE IN USA

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

National security, prison reform, educational improvement, economic development, and infrastructure restoration.

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

My grandad is/was hero. George Washington, because he absolutely loved this Republic and endeavored with great fervor to secure the blessings of God for future generations.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

How to win friends and influence people. Dale Carnegie

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

Faith in God, intelligence, honesty, sense of duty and honor, humility.

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

Intelligent, personable, humble, temperance, prudence, and fortitude.

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

Communication with ALL the citizens you represent and advocate for policies that promote individual rights and provide opportunities for your district to compete economically, educationally and in quality of life.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy of Love for the place I call home.

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

Space shuttle Challenger tragedy. I was ten years old.

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

Working on a farm. It is a lifetime appointment.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible. It is a source of eternal hope and love.

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

Dr. Doolittle

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

I've got my mojo workin' Muddy Waters

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

My dad not being there as a child and then dying when I was 11 years old.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The Constitution grants the U.S. House of Representatives a unique set of powers in the federal government, embodying the framers' intent to make it uniquely responsive to the will of the people. ... The House is the only branch of government that has been directly elected by American voters since its formation in 1789.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Sometimes.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The current divisiveness and perpetual political infighting currently being displayed in congress. Permeated with the continued erosion of national values.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

The voters should be the term limiters.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes. In whatever role I can benefit the constituents I serve the best.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Talking to people who have been through the floods affecting the Yazoo Backwater and lower Mississippi Delta are heart wrenching as well as the issues that are occurring in the Mississippi Department of Corrections are in the front of my mind. Counties that do not have a grocery store or hospital. Bridges and roads that are crumbling through out this district have affected everyone that lives and works here.

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2019

B.C. Hammond completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hammond's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Addressing the public school issues in the Delta. Improving and increasing capacity of infrastructure throughout the Delta, Utilize every resource available to improve healthcare access and health care outcomes in the Mississippi Delta.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Governmental corruption seems to be around every corner. As well as, the idea that certain families are the governmental elite and should always be put in office. I want to see an end to the back room deals, bribes, embezzlement, misappropriation, fraud, and theft occurring on a weekly if not daily basis from "We the people"

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People

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

Faith, Temperance, Prudence, and Fortitude.

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

I have great people skills in addition to Faith, Temperance, Prudence, and Fortitude. Additionally, I have had a very wide ranging and varied life experience that has put me in contact with ALL types of people; and it has, and will continue to serve me well.

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

The core responsibility of a state senator is to represent the citizens of the district that elected them when considering legislation for the state. I define success in the legislature as, proposing and passing legislation that improves the conditions of the citizens in the district and state.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I just want to leave the Mississippi Delta and my daughter a little better off when I'm gone.

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

The Challenger Explosion. I was 10 years old watching with my class in school.

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

Working on a farm. I still do it.

What happened on your most awkward date?

I avoid awkward situations.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Easter. Because without Jesus rising and being resurrected the world would be in trouble.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible, because it has the correct answers on life.

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

Dr. Dolittle

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My Stressless chair.

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

Soul Man - The Blues Brothers

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

Losing my father at a young age.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think that is situational. There are qualified people that have no government experience and there are people that have plenty of government experience that are most certainly not qualified.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Population stagnation or decreases.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Where they work together in advancing the good of Mississippi and all her citizens over their personal agendas.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, we can accomplish just about anything when we get in lock step on a common goal.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes, I would like to be a committee chair.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ronald Reagan, he was the first President I remember personally. He just had charisma and was able to unite the country in a way I have not really seen since.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Potentially

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I have heard many memorable stories from different people in my district. The ones that stick out are related to the depressed conditions in the Mississippi Delta and the flooding that has been going on since February. In the south Delta, it is such a tragedy and something needs to be done immediately, the floods have basically wiped out little towns and the people that lived in them. Issues with a lot of bridges being closed and it making it hard for people to get to the doctor or store. Also, I have to tell you that stories of hope and pride in the Delta have been heard too! I can sense the resilience of the people who refuse to leave here because this is where they grew up and the place they love to call home.

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Footnotes

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Mississippi's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)

Roger Wicker (R)

Representatives

District 1

Trent Kelly (R)

District 2

Bennie Thompson (D)

District 3

Michael Guest (R)

District 4

Mike Ezell (R)

Republican Party (5)

Democratic Party (1)