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David Olds
David Olds (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 24. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Olds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Olds was born in Memphis, Tennessee.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2023
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Jeff Hale defeated David Olds in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 24 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Hale (R) | 67.3 | 4,064 | |
 | David Olds (D)  | 32.7 | 1,971 | |
| Total votes: 6,035 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 24
David Olds advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 24 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Olds | 100.0 | 444 |
| Total votes: 444 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandy Kerr (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Jeff Hale advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 24 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Hale | 100.0 | 3,801 | |
| Total votes: 3,801 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Olds in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Olds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Olds' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a member of Maples Memorial United Methodist Church. During my 27 years as a member I have served several volunteer positions and a choir member.
I am a Caucasian Democrat and will remain a Democrat when I take the oath of office.- Expansion of Medicaid Expansion of Medicaid – The infant mortality rate in Mississippi is comparable to the rates of Third World Countries. Stop and think about that for a minute. Don’t we as Mississippians Healthcare: MS ranks 6th in the nation of uninsured people. It is estimated that Medicaid Expansion would cover an additional 200,000 people. The expansion would bring over $1 billion in new revenue. The dearth of hospitals in the Delta and other parts of Mississippi affects all Mississippians. There are 70 rural hospitals – 38 of those hospitals are at risk of closing. Of those 38, there are 24 that could possibly close tomorrow. We must save our rural hospitals and offer healthcare for the poor.
- Elimination of the 7% sales tax on Groceries: Mississippi has one of the highest taxes on groceries at 7% and is simultaneously the poorest state in America. Eliminating the grocery tax, also known as the “tax on life,” would bring much relief to all Mississippians.
- Fully fund all Mississippi school districts. Our school districts have been shortchanged in their funding. DeSoto County was shorted over $21million in 2023 and over $222million the past 10 years. MS ranks 43rd in Education.
Education
Taxes
Gun safety
Additional funding for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 10, 2023
