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D. Ryan Grover

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D. Ryan Grover
Image of D. Ryan Grover
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

High school

Oak Grove High School, 2008

Personal
Profession
Business owner
Contact

D. Ryan Grover (Democratic Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Grover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

D. Ryan Grover lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.[1] Grover graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2008. His career experience includes owning a business and working as a business consultant.[2]

Elections

2023

See also: Mississippi lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2023

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi

Incumbent Delbert Hosemann defeated D. Ryan Grover in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Delbert Hosemann
Delbert Hosemann (R)
 
60.7
 
490,956
Image of D. Ryan Grover
D. Ryan Grover (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.3
 
317,347

Total votes: 808,303
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi

D. Ryan Grover advanced from the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi on August 8, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of D. Ryan Grover
D. Ryan Grover Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
182,061

Total votes: 182,061
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi

Incumbent Delbert Hosemann defeated Chris McDaniel and Tiffany Longino in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi on August 8, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Delbert Hosemann
Delbert Hosemann
 
52.1
 
198,979
Image of Chris McDaniel
Chris McDaniel
 
42.6
 
162,708
Image of Tiffany Longino
Tiffany Longino Candidate Connection
 
5.3
 
20,143

Total votes: 381,830
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Grover in this election.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

D. Ryan Grover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grover's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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As the only Democrat running for LT Governor go vote for #LtGROVERnor Tuesday, November 11, 2023

Having been born and raised in Mississippi there are very few people that love this state more than Ryan. Refusing to contribute to the Mississippi Brain Drain Ryan has decided to run for one of the most important positions in the state.

Having had much experience in the nonprofit, governmental and small business worlds Ryan is the ideal Lt Governor. Mississippi has so many problems needing resolution and today's politicians are doing a poor job of managing our state.

Elect a true Mississippian who knows what problems citizens face through first hand experience. Government should not be a burden but a resource. Doing business and contributing to our economy should not be difficult.

Ryan's main three objectives are sustainability, efficiency, and money. With Ryan at the helm we will focus on creating a sustainable economy focused on sustainable resourcing. Developing governmental efficiency through technology and modernization of our current structure. And money never is short demand but always in short supply. By providing a fair, competitive environment, all Mississippi entrepreneurs will have a chance to work on their passions without all the stress that comes with running a business.

Go vote for Grover 11/7/23! Let's make the state work for the people and not get in the way of progress.
Creating a sustainable economic and environmental place to work and live

Creating a technologically focused governmental structure to make Mississippi a more efficient place to do business, take care of bills and taxes, and connect with elected officials.

Creating a state where Mississippians can succeed and not have to struggle to make it. Fiscal policy is in desperate need of reform. Money must circulate within the state and our communities to keep local businesses flourishing.

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Campaign website

Grover's campaign website stated the following:

Stop the Brain Drain

  • Create a state economy where citizens can be successful, find quality occupations and are free to live their best life
  • Highlight in-state and local job opportunities for students and work with companies to train and employ Mississippians for Mississippi Businesses
  • Provide incentives and support to young entrepreneurs in Mississippi and empower everyone to pursue their passion

Voting Rights

  • Reinstate Ballot Initiative
  • Make voting safer and simpler by extending the election voting period, adopting more fair and secure election practices, and ensuring every citizen's constitutional right to vote is protected
  • Prioritize citizens’ voice in the capitol and increase elected officials’ community outreach efforts and considerations

A Modern Mississippi

  • Increase government transparency, efficiency, and productivity through modern, technological systems. Technology decreases government costs and increases efficiency
  • Prepare students for the modern workforce by emphasizing computer learning, programing, and keeping up with latest technological advancements
  • Develop ‘Silicon River’ technology districts with investments and incentives to bring more entrepreneurs, high-tech companies, and production facilities to the state

A Sustainable State

  • Ensure that governmental programs are developed to be a continuous asset and maximize their budget and potential
  • Focus on energy and infrastructure innovation to replace unsustainable, wasteful utility facilities; provide support to localities and businesses help them update to energy-efficient, modern systems
  • Expand recycling programs and promote better utilizing natural resources[3]
—D. Ryan Grover's campaign website (2023)[4]

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