Chris Brown (Mississippi)

Chris Brown

Republican Party

Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Brandon Presley

Prior offices

Mississippi House of Representatives District 20

Successor: Rodney Hall

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Compensation

Base salary

$146,600

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

Personal

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Official website

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Chris Brown (Republican Party) is a member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission, representing Northern District. He assumed office on January 2, 2024. His current term ends on January 4, 2028.

Brown (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mississippi Public Service Commission to represent Northern District. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Chris Brown's career experience includes owning a business and working as the principal of Adventure Campers USA, BRS Offroad North America, and Rocket RV. Brown has been affiliated with Gideons International, the Monroe County Republican Executive Committee, and Leadership Monroe.

Elections

2023

See also: Mississippi Public Service Commission election, 2023

General election

General election for Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District

Chris Brown won election in the general election for Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Brown (R)	100.0	215,257

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District

Chris Brown defeated Tanner Newman in the Republican primary for Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District on August 8, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Brown	61.3	78,272
		Tanner Newman	38.7	49,472

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 127,744
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mandy Gunasekara (R)

Endorsements

Brown received the following endorsements.

• Mississippi Freedom Caucus
• Veterans for America First

2019

See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019

General election

General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Chris Brown won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 20 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Brown (R)	100.0	6,286

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Chris Brown advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 20 on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Brown	100.0	1,813

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2015

See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2015

Elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015. William B. Miller was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Chris Brown was unopposed in the Republican primary. Brown defeated Miller in the general election.

Mississippi House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Chris Brown Incumbent	64.4%	4,513
	Democratic	William B. Miller	35.6%	2,491
Total Votes				7,004

2011

See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2011

On November 8, 2011, Brown won election to District 20 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Democratic incumbent Jimmy Puckett in the November 8 general election.

Mississippi House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2011
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Chris Brown	55.9%	4,002
	Democratic	Jimmy Puckett Incumbent	44.1%	3,154
Total Votes				7,156

Endorsements

In 2011, Brown's endorsements included the Mississippi Tea Party. The 20th was one of 10 districts the Tea Party’s Move the House Committee specifically targeted as necessary to win in order to gain conservative control of the House.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Chris Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign ads

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Facebook: here, here, and here.

Campaign website

Brown's campaign website stated the following:

“	HOW WILL I EVALUATE ISSUES AS YOUR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER? ✓Does it put Mississippi and America FIRST? ✓Does it ENHANCE the quality of life for Mississippians? ✓Does it FIT our Mississippi Values? PROTECT MISSISSIPPI VALUES As an eighth-generation Mississippian, I believe in protecting the principles that make our state great. As a Representative, I have fought for our shared values - protecting life, expanding our Second Amendment, cutting taxes, and defending freedom. Together, we can ensure Mississippi remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. REPRESENT YOU WITH INTEGRITY The American people are sick and tired of elected officials who are bought and paid for by special interests. In Jackson, I have stood up to politicians who believe the rules and laws don't apply to them. As your next Public Service Commissioner, I cannot be bought and will have no ulterior motives. I promise to represent the hardworking families who call North Mississippi home with integrity and transparency. Keep Utility Rates Low, Advocate for Ratepayers, & Ensure Complaints are Heard While Mississippi's power rate is less than the national average, there are still over a dozen states with lower rates. As a conservative businessman, I believe we should explore and expand options to creatively lower rates or give consumers choices. As Public Service Commissioner, I will always prioritize the ratepayer and advocate to keep the cost of utilities low for our Mississippi families and businesses. At the same time, advocating for you extends beyond just monitoring rates. Many people don't understand that the function of the PSC is quasi-judicial. I will ensure your complaints are heard, investigated, and, when warranted, acted upon quickly. I believe being proactive with our infrastructure, rather than reactive, will ultimately be more cost effective creating a win-win situation for everyone. Expand Broadband to Rural Mississippi Whether it's education, economic development, or healthcare, high speed internet links communities to opportunity. I don't believe your zip code should limit your success. As Public Service Commissioner, I will fight to expand rural broadband through traditional and creative solutions. Stand Up to the Radical Left's Agenda Washington Democrats have pushed policies that kill jobs, destroy American energy independence, and crush middle-class families. While these radical hypocrites lecture everyday Americans about gas stoves and cow flatulence, they fly private jets to climate summits and ignore massive chemical spills. As Public Service Commissioner, I will stand up to unconstitutional mandates from these "climate activist" elites. All of the Above, Commonsense Approach to Energy As a businessman, I am for keeping all options on the table when it comes to our energy needs. I want Mississippi to be on the cutting edge in this space. At the same time, we have to use common sense and be realistic. During his State of the Union address, President Biden said “We’re going to need oil for at least another decade.” It is absolutely ridiculous to think we will no longer be dependent on oil 10 years from now. It's okay to explore other supplementary options, but we need leaders and policies that reflect reality. Stop Annoying Spam Calls The phone is the number one method of scam contact reported by the elderly. We have a duty to protect our most vulnerable citizens. That is why I recently voted to allow our Attorney General the ability to investigate and prosecute spam calls. We must encourage our telecommunication companies to stop these calls on the front end and prosecute abusers on the back end.	”
—Chris Brown's campaign website (2023)

2019

Chris Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.

2011

Brown's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

• "Grow the economy. Create jobs."
• "Stop wasteful spending. Balance the state budget"
• "No tax increases."
• "Improve education."
• "Better access to affordable health care."
• "Support voter I.D."
• "Require drug testing of welfare recipients."
• "Supports individual right to keep and bear arms."
• "NRA score is A."
• "100% Pro Life."
• "Active leader in Mississippi’s Pro Life movement."
• "Protect our Christian heritage, values and freedom"

Campaign finance summary

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Chris Brown campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2023	Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District	Won general	$712,563	$0
2019	Mississippi House of Representatives District 20	Won general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$712,563	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

Scorecards

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2023

In 2023, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 1.

• Business and Industry Political Education Committee

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• The American Conservative Union

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2022

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In 2022, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 5. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 1. Americans for Prosperity Mississippi Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 to October 10. The session was suspended effective July 1, 2020. It had been previously suspended from March 18 to May 7. The session reconvened from August 10 to October 2. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29. Americans for Prosperity Mississippi Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28. ACLU Mississippi Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice." Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5. ACLU Mississippi Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice." Americans for Prosperity Mississippi Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21. ACLU Mississippi Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice." Americans for Prosperity Mississippi Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Empower Mississippi Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2. Business and Industry Political Education Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Empower Mississippi: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on education bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Brown was assigned to the following committees:

• Banking and Financial Services Committee
• Conservation and Water Resources Committee, Chair
• Judiciary A Committee
• Judiciary En Banc Committee (decommissioned)
• House Medicaid Committee
• Ways and Means Committee
• House Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Committee

2020-2021

Brown was assigned to the following committees:

• Judiciary A Committee
• Judiciary En Banc Committee (decommissioned)
• House Medicaid Committee
• Ways and Means Committee
• House Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Committee
• Banking and Financial Services Committee
• Conservation and Water Resources Committee, Chairman

2019-2020

Brown was assigned to the following committees:

• House Constitution Committee
• Banking and Financial Services Committee
• House Appropriations Committee (decommissioned)
• Conservation and Water Resources Committee
• House Medicaid Committee, Chairman
• Public Health and Human Services Committee
• Management Committee

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:

2012-2013

During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:

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Political offices
Preceded by Brandon Presley (D)	Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District 2024-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Mississippi House of Representatives District 20 2012-2024	Succeeded by Rodney Hall (R)