Christopher M. Bell
2016 - Present
2028
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Christopher Bell (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 65. He assumed office on January 5, 2016. His current term ends on January 4, 2028.
Bell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 65. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
He was first elected to the chamber in 2015.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bell was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking and Financial Services Committee
- House Energy Committee
- House Executive Contingent Fund Committee, Vice Chair
- House Insurance Committee
- Public Health and Human Services Committee
- House Tourism Committee
2020-2021
Bell was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Health and Human Services Committee
- House Tourism Committee
- Banking and Financial Services Committee
- House Energy Committee
- House Executive Contingent Fund Committee, Vice-Chairman
- House Insurance Committee
2019-2020
Bell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Constitution Committee
- House Energy Committee
- House Gaming Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- Public Health and Human Services Committee
- House Drug Policy Committee
- Executive Contingent Fund Committee, Vice-Chairman
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2023
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2023
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Christopher Bell won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christopher Bell (D) | 100.0 | 6,617 |
| Total votes: 6,617 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Christopher Bell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Bell | 100.0 | 3,318 |
| Total votes: 3,318 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bell in this election.
2019
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Christopher Bell won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Bell (D) | 100.0 | 5,610 |
| Total votes: 5,610 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Christopher Bell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Bell | 100.0 | 3,252 |
| Total votes: 3,252 | |||
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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.[1] Christopher M. Bell defeated James Covington and Arqullas Coleman in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Bell ran unchallenged in the District 65 general election.
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 65 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Christopher M. Bell |
50.3% | 1,578 |
| James Covington | 25.6% | 805 |
| Arqullas Coleman | 24.1% | 756 |
| Total Votes | 3,139 | |
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 4. Special sessions took place on January 19, 2024, and January 25, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 1.
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2022
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In 2022, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 5.
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2021
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In 2021, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 1.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 |
Officeholder Mississippi House of Representatives District 65 |
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