David Blount
David Blount (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office in 2008. His current term ends on January 4, 2028.
Blount (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 29. He declared candidacy for the 2027 election.[source]
Biography
Blount attended both the University of Virginia and Davidson College. His professional experience includes working as Communications Director for the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Blount was assigned to the following committees:
- Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Elections Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Gaming Committee, Chairman
- Government Structure Committee
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Senate Medicaid Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
2023-2024
Blount was assigned to the following committees:
- Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Vice Chair
- Elections Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Gaming Committee, Chair
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Senate Medicaid Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
- Senate Public Property Committee
- Senate Universities and Colleges Committee
2020-2021
Blount was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Gaming Committee, Chairman
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Senate Medicaid Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
- Senate Public Property Committee
- Senate Universities and Colleges Committee
- Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Elections Committee
- Finance Committee
2019-2020
Blount was assigned to the following committees:
- Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Elections Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Judiciary, Division B Committee
- Senate Public Property Committee, Chairman
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Blount served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Public Property, Chair |
| • Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency |
| • Appropriations |
| • Congressional Redistricting |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary, Division B |
| • Legislative Reapportionment |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Blount served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Public Property, Chair |
| • Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency |
| • Appropriations |
| • Congressional Redistricting |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary, Division B |
| • Legislative Reapportionment |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Blount served on these committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Drug Policy |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Ethics |
| • Fees, Salaries and Administration |
| • Judiciary, Division B |
| • Labor |
| • Public Utilities |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2027
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2027
General election
The general election will occur on November 2, 2027.
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Blount (D) is running in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on November 2, 2027.
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2023
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Blount defeated Michael Carson in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Blount (D) | 77.8 | 12,786 |
 | Michael Carson (R) | 22.2 | 3,656 | |
| Total votes: 16,442 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Blount defeated Dwayne Pickett in the Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Blount | 79.3 | 5,696 |
 | Dwayne Pickett | 20.7 | 1,487 | |
| Total votes: 7,183 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29
Michael Carson advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Carson | 100.0 | 2,573 |
| Total votes: 2,573 | |||
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Endorsements
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2019
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Blount won election in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Blount (D) | 100.0 | 15,455 |
| Total votes: 15,455 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Blount advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Blount | 100.0 | 8,482 |
| Total votes: 8,482 | |||
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2015
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Mississippi State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015, and the general election was held on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[1] Incumbent David Blount defeated Kathryn Perry and Eclecius Franklin Sr. in the Democratic primary. James Broadwater was unopposed in the Republican primary. Blount defeated Broadwater in the general election.
| Mississippi State Senate, District 29 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Blount Incumbent |
79% | 11,052 | |
| Republican | James Broadwater | 21% | 2,937 | |
| Total Votes | 13,989 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
David Blount Incumbent |
85.3% | 6,556 |
| Kathryn Perry | 10.1% | 780 |
| Eclecius Franklin Sr. | 4.6% | 354 |
| Total Votes | 7,690 | |
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Blount won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 29. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. Steve Stanford defeated Gerald Kucia in the Republican primary. Blount defeated Stanford in the general election on November 8, 2011.[2]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 29 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | David Blount Incumbent |
69.3% | 14,126 | |
| Republican | Steve Stanford | 30.7% | 6,267 | |
| Total Votes | 20,393 | |||
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, David Blount ran for District 29 of the Mississippi State Senate, beating Richard White.[3]
David Blount raised $207,221 for his campaign.[4]
| Mississippi Senate, District 29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Blount (D) | 9,567 | 58% | ||
| Richard White (W) | 6,924 | 42% | ||
Campaign themes
2027
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2023
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2019
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2025.
- Americans for Prosperity - Mississippi — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2024.
- 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 Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2023.
- 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.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2022.
- Business and Industry Political Education Committee — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2021.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2020.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2019.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2018.
- ACLU of 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2017.
- ACLU of 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2016.
- ACLU of 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2015.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Mississippi State Legislature in 2014.
- 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 education bills.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Personal
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Blount and his wife, Katherine, have two children.
See also
2027 Elections
External links
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Candidate Mississippi State Senate District 29 |
Officeholder Mississippi State Senate District 29 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Blount's 2007 campaign contributions
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Mississippi State Senate District 29 2008-Present |
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