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Chris Tyson
Chris Tyson was a Democratic candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State in the 2015 election. He ran to unseat Tom Schedler (R) ran for re-election.[1] Tyson was defeated in the blanket primary on October 24, 2015.[2]
Tyson, the son of a former federal judge, has stated that his campaign would focus on ensuring elections transparency, an improved state museum system and business-friendly practices. Learn more about Tyson's campaign by jumping down to the campaign themes section.
Biography
Education
- B.A., Howard University (1998)
- Master's degree in public policy, Harvard Kennedy School (2003)
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (2006)[3]
Career
Prior to law school, Tyson worked as a management consultant and an aide in the office of U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D). He later worked in real estate law with Jones Walker, LLP in Baton Rouge from 2006 to 2010. Tyson has been an associate professor with the Paul M. Herbert Law Center at Louisiana State University since 2010.[3][4]
Elections
2015
Tyson was a candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State in the 2015 election.
Results
There were only two candidates on the ballot in the blanket primary election on October 24, 2015. Incumbent Secretary of State Schedler won a majority of votes, eliminating the need for a general election contest in November.[5]
| Secretary of State of Louisiana, Blanket Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Schedler |
62.2% | 649,153 | |
| Democrat | Chris Tyson | 37.8% | 394,153 | |
| Total Votes | 1,043,306 | |||
| Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State. | ||||
Polls
Primary election candidates match-up
| Secretary of State | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Tom Schedler (R) | Chris Tyson (D) | Undecided | Margin of error | Sample size | ||||||||||||||
| Triumph Campaigns September 29-30, 2015 | 44% | 33% | 23% | +/-2.4 | 1,047 | ||||||||||||||
| MarblePort Polling/The Hayride September 10, 2015 | 45.5% | 33.6% | 20.9% | +/-3 | 1,324 | ||||||||||||||
| AVERAGES | 44.75% | 33.3% | 21.95% | +/-2.7 | 1,185.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
Campaign themes
2015
Tyson was running on the following themes according to his campaign website:
| “ |
There is nothing more essential to Louisiana’s culture than family and community. Our love of our great state and commitment to its bright future compel us to treasure the obligations of citizenship. As the chief elections officer, the Louisiana Secretary of State has the vital role of ensuring that the richness of our culture is reflected in the quality of our democracy. Every voice matters. Fairness, accountability and access matter. As Secretary of State I will administer a transparent and nonpartisan elections system. The Secretary of State also supports business growth and entrepreneurship. I know first-hand that efficiency and service are the cornerstones of the business-government relationship. Good government is good for business. I will work to build a system that is business-friendly and responsive to the dynamic needs of a global economy. Finally, the Secretary of State oversees our state museums. Our unique and storied history must be curated for future generations to enjoy, and I will work to build a museum system we can all be proud of. As the next Louisiana Secretary of State I will protect our democracy, grow our economy and preserve our heritage. Together we can build a better Louisiana. I hope you will join me. [6] |
” |
| —Chris Tyson's campaign website, (2015) | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Advocate, "Schedler draws competition," March 4, 2014
- ↑ The Lens, "Elections 2015," accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LSU Law Center, "Christopher T. Tyson," accessed February 19, 2015
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Christopher Tyson," accessed February 19, 2015
- ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Chris Tyson for Louisiana Secretary of State, "Why I'm Running," accessed February 19, 2015
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