Edelia Carthan
Edelia Carthan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 71. Carthan lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2019.
Carthan also ran in a special election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 71. Carthan lost in the special general election on March 12, 2019.
Carthan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
Regular election
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Ronnie Crudup Jr. won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 71 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ronnie Crudup Jr. (D) | 100.0 | 5,260 | |
| Total votes: 5,260 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Ronnie Crudup Jr. defeated Edelia Carthan, Stephanie Skipper, and Shabaka Harrison in the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 71 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ronnie Crudup Jr. | 70.6 | 2,210 | |
| Edelia Carthan | 12.0 | 376 | ||
| Stephanie Skipper | 9.3 | 291 | ||
| Shabaka Harrison | 8.1 | 252 | ||
| Total votes: 3,129 | |||
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Special election
See also: Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2019
General election
Special general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 32
Solomon Osborne defeated Troy Brown Sr. in the special general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 32 on March 12, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Solomon Osborne (Nonpartisan) | 76.3 | 996 | |
| Troy Brown Sr. (Nonpartisan) | 23.7 | 309 | ||
| Total votes: 1,305 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nicholas Onyshko (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Edelia Carthan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carthan's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education, Health care and Women's Rights
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education, Health care and Women's Rights
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education Policy
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education Policy
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
President Barack Obama
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
President Barack Obama
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America is a great book to read.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America is a great book to read.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and integrity are important characteristics for any elected officials.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and integrity are important characteristics for any elected officials.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am trustworthy, honest, empathetic, resilient and relentless.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am trustworthy, honest, empathetic, resilient and relentless.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Representatives make laws, appropriate funds, and serve on important committees.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Representatives make laws, appropriate funds, and serve on important committees.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to transform education, offer adequate and affordable healthcare and change the state flag to a flag that represents all Mississippians.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to transform education, offer adequate and affordable healthcare and change the state flag to a flag that represents all Mississippians.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I remember the first time a Black man ran for President. My parents talked about voting for him. It was exciting just to see a Black man run for President.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I remember the first time a Black man ran for President. My parents talked about voting for him. It was exciting just to see a Black man run for President.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My very first job was a supervisor at a Janitorial service. I worked that job all through college.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My very first job was a supervisor at a Janitorial service. I worked that job all through college.
What happened on your most awkward date?
My most awkward date talked about his ex all night. What a bore! :-)
What happened on your most awkward date?
My most awkward date talked about his ex all night. What a bore! :-)
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
My favorite holiday is Dr. King's Birthday because his nonviolent approach to civil rights changed history.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
My favorite holiday is Dr. King's Birthday because his nonviolent approach to civil rights changed history.
What is your favorite book? Why?
My favorite book is The Debt by Randall Robinson.
What is your favorite book? Why?
My favorite book is The Debt by Randall Robinson.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
If I could be any fictional character, I would be Wonder Woman so I could save the world.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
If I could be any fictional character, I would be Wonder Woman so I could save the world.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My favorite thing in my home is my library.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My favorite thing in my home is my library.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
The last song stuck in my head is Press by Cardi B.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
The last song stuck in my head is Press by Cardi B.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
It has been a struggle to see innocent people mistreated for being poor and or uninformed.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
It has been a struggle to see innocent people mistreated for being poor and or uninformed.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, I do believe you should be knowledgeable on how the government operates.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, I do believe you should be knowledgeable on how the government operates.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Our state greatest issue over the next decade is fully funding public education.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Our state greatest issue over the next decade is fully funding public education.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Both branches should work to help improve the lives of all Mississippians.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Both branches should work to help improve the lives of all Mississippians.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, of course, you have to build relationships with other Legislators because you will need their help getting bills passed and working on other initiatives together.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, of course, you have to build relationships with other Legislators because you will need their help getting bills passed and working on other initiatives together.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Redistricting should be a fair process that do not keep incumbents in power. Maybe a special committee should be formed that includes Legislators, community members and educators.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Redistricting should be a fair process that do not keep incumbents in power. Maybe a special committee should be formed that includes Legislators, community members and educators.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
I want to serve on the Education, appropriations and ethics committees.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
I want to serve on the Education, appropriations and ethics committees.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
My story is impactful and inspiring. I went from being a teen mom to the youngest Ph.D. to now a candidate for State Representative. It's possible.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
My story is impactful and inspiring. I went from being a teen mom to the youngest Ph.D. to now a candidate for State Representative. It's possible.
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See also
2019 Elections
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