David Singletary

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David Singletary

Independent

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Last election

November 5, 2019

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David Singletary (independent) ran for election for Governor of Mississippi. Singletary lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Singletary completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2019

See also: Mississippi gubernatorial election, 2019

General election

General election for Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves defeated Jim Hood, David Singletary, and Bob Hickingbottom in the general election for Governor of Mississippi on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tate Reeves (R)	51.9	459,396
		Jim Hood (D)	46.8	414,368
		David Singletary (Independent)	1.0	8,522
		Bob Hickingbottom (Constitution Party)	0.3	2,625

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 884,911 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves defeated William Waller in the Republican primary runoff for Governor of Mississippi on August 27, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tate Reeves	54.1	179,623
		William Waller	45.9	152,201

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 331,824
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Hood	69.0	208,634
		Michael Brown	11.0	33,247
		Velesha P. Williams	6.9	20,844
		Robert Shuler Smith	6.7	20,395
	Submit photo	Robert Ray	1.9	5,609
	Submit photo	William Compton	1.8	5,321
		Albert Wilson	1.7	5,122
	Submit photo	Gregory Wash	1.1	3,218

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 302,390
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Phillip West (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves and William Waller advanced to a runoff. They defeated Robert Foster in the Republican primary for Governor of Mississippi on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tate Reeves	48.9	187,312
✔		William Waller	33.4	128,010
		Robert Foster	17.7	67,758

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 383,080
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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David Singletary completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Singletary's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

revenue production, jobs, education, infrastructure and health care.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

i want to change the constitution to allow for legal cannabis in mississippi and criminal justice reform and term limits and legislative reform.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

martin luther king, standing up for his rights and invoking change through peaceful protest and getting involved in the system. don't complain about it be about it.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

My grandfather was shot and killed back during alcohol prohibition, so I know prohibition doesn't work. the war on drugs will continue forever unless some change is brought about.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

integrity, honesty, transparency, belief in God and love your fellow man.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

i was the youngest of five kids, I learned how to get along. the definition of a good deal is when both parties are mad or both parities are happy.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

produce revenue to cover state expenditures and to increase revenues to provide for future services and unexpected emergencies.

What legacy would you like to leave?

i helped relieve pain and suffering in my lifetime and helped to stop the insanity of brother against brother by ending the war on drugs. prohibition doesn't work and zero tolerance isn't obtainable.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

jfk was killed when i was six years old and i grew up during the vietnam war.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

i started working part time summer jobs when i was 14 years of age. my father taught all of his children a good work ethic.

What happened on your most awkward date?

the police showed up when me and my girlfriend were parking in the woods.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

fouth of july; the grilling and socializing with friends and fireworks. and it's hot and not cold.

What is your favorite book? Why?

dragons of eden; it discusses the evolution of human intelligence.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

forest gump; he was humble.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

personal computer enables me to communicate with the world.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

long black train - josh turner

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

finding my soul mate

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

it means i set the direction and tone for the state. i show the young people that nothing is impossible and they only limit themselves by their dreams not being big enough.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

increasing revenue. you can't spend what you don't have and all the agencies and first responders and state employees want a raise.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

i have a masters degree in business finance and real estate.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

i will base my current administrations on past administrations as far as budgeting. i will be bringing in new industries to increase revenues. if we keep spending at the same level, we can put the increase in revenues in the bank or pay off some existing debt and raise the credit rating of the state. build back up the rainy day fund.

If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? Why or why not?

sure line item veto. it take away some of the good ole boy politicking that occurs. the government should provide basic services. extraordinary items should be paid by the private sector. there are mandatory programs which are funded regardless. I am the only candidate who will consider touching entitlements.
I want term limits.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

to improve the lives of the citizens and increase the standing of the state among its peers.

What do you love most about your state?

friendly people and natural resources. we can compete with anyone when given the chance.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Picking ourselves up by the boot straps and dust ourselves off and get on with the business of Mississippi great state to live and raise a family in. thanks for your help and God bless America.

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