Hunter Avery

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Hunter Avery

Democratic Party

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June 7, 2022

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Sheffield, Ala.

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Hunter Avery (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 7, 2022.

Avery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Hunter Avery was born in Sheffield, Alabama, and lives in Belmont, Mississippi. Avery's career experience includes working in remanufacturing at Caterpillar.

Elections

2022

See also: Mississippi's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Mississippi District 1

Incumbent Trent Kelly defeated Dianne Black in the general election for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trent Kelly (R)	73.0	122,151
		Dianne Black (D)	27.0	45,238

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 167,389
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James McCay (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1

Dianne Black defeated Hunter Avery in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dianne Black	79.0	8,268
		Hunter Avery	21.0	2,203

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,471
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1

Incumbent Trent Kelly defeated Mark Strauss in the Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trent Kelly	89.8	27,447
		Mark Strauss	10.2	3,109

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,556
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Hunter Avery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Avery's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Hunter Avery, I live in Belmont, MS and am a member of the working class who is seeking office so that the actual majority of Americans have a louder voice in our nation’s politics.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Everyone should be treated fairly and equally.

• I proudly support everyone defending our nation and believe that even a single homeless veteran is too many.
• If I am elected, I will fight against corruption no matter what side of the aisle it is coming from.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I support Medicare-for-all, including vision and dental and believe that if that is unachievable in our current political climate that the government should intervene to lower the price of prescription drugs as well as hospital and preventative care to the point that it is affordable to everyone, regardless of if they have insurance or not.

I vehemently support voting rights. The policies we’ve seen brought forth in Georgia and other states are despicable and should be prevented by federal law.
I believe that we need far better funding for our public education system.

I wholeheartedly support infrastructure reform, so that we may continue to lead the world’s market.

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

Several people. Mainly Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Dolly Parton, and Oprah Winfrey.

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

A good moral compass, a desire to do good, and acceptance of everyone regardless of their identity or race or country of origin.

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

To, above all else, ACTUALLY represent their constituents. To not vote against their constituents’ interests.

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

I vividly remember 9/11. I was seven years old at that time.

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

My very first job was at JCPenney’s as a seasonal temporary employee and I held that position for about three months.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Alchemyst by Michael Scott. It combines all of the elements I love about fiction novels.

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

Yoda

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

Neon Moon by Brooks & Dunn

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

I was raised by a single mother most of my young life who was also completely blind. We know what it’s like to struggle. I believe this will help me to be a better legislator for the American people.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The power to initiate revenue bills, impeach a federal official, and decide the presidency in the event of an electoral college tie.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. I simply believe that they should an interest in politics and a love for their fellow man and their nation.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The ever-growing climate crisis, civil unrest, and foreign nations attempting to interfere in our elections.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

The Health Committee, the Education Committee, Ethics Committee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Personally no, I believe it should be 4 years.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Congresswoman Katie Porter.

Both sitting representatives 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?

I’ve already spoken to many people, and a common story is that the government doesn’t seem to care about the things that everyday people care about and I couldn’t agree more and I intend to change that.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs?
A still no-eye deer.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would immediately move to increase taxes on the wealthy and on large corporations, while attempting to give small business at least a property tax cut.

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Mississippi's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)

Roger Wicker (R)

Representatives

District 1

Trent Kelly (R)

District 2

Bennie Thompson (D)

District 3

Michael Guest (R)

District 4

Mike Ezell (R)

Republican Party (5)

Democratic Party (1)