Cheramie Mitchell
Cheramie Mitchell (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 35. Mitchell lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2019.
Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 35
Incumbent Chris Caughman won election in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 35 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Caughman (R) | 100.0 | 16,280 |
| Total votes: 16,280 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 35
Incumbent Chris Caughman defeated Cheramie Mitchell in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 35 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Caughman | 81.3 | 9,489 |
 | Cheramie Mitchell | 18.7 | 2,184 | |
| Total votes: 11,673 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cheramie Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Increased Liberty 2. True accessibility and transparency 3. Fiscal Responsibility
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. Parental Choice- It is the parents responsibility to make decisions for their children, not the governments. 2. Pro-Life- I believe that life begins at conception 3. 2nd Amendment- The founders wrote the second amendment to protect future generations from having to live in fear of their own government. Therefore it is the 2nd Amendment that guarantees the other rights under the Constitution
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Truth Bombs" by Steve Deace
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
1. Integrity 2. Accessibility 3. Honesty 4. Passion
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To truly represent the people of this district
What legacy would you like to leave?
I want to bring the power back to the people
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Ronald Reagan's re-election in 1984. I was 4 yrs old.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My family
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Baby Shark
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
1. Failing Infrastructure 2. Balanced Budget 3. Tax Reform
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
A relationship based on mutual respect and cooperation
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is absolutely critical for legislators to have a working relationship in order to represent the people to the best of their abilities.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
1. Jud A 2. Education 3. health and Wellness 4. Constitution
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Yes
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
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