Jason Boyd
Jason Boyd (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 48. Boyd lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2019.
Boyd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 48
Mike Thompson defeated Gary Fredericks in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 48 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Thompson (R)  | 51.6 | 6,598 | |
| Gary Fredericks (D) | 48.4 | 6,192 | ||
| Total votes: 12,790 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 48
Gary Fredericks defeated incumbent Deborah Dawkins in the Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 48 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gary Fredericks | 58.7 | 2,182 | |
 | Deborah Dawkins | 41.3 | 1,535 | |
| Total votes: 3,717 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 48
Mike Thompson defeated Jason Boyd in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 48 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Thompson | 59.3 | 2,771 | |
 | Jason Boyd | 40.7 | 1,901 | |
| Total votes: 4,672 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jason Boyd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Boyd's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Student focused education. Economic growth and development with a focus on coastal industries, ports, and harbors. Fiscal responsibility.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
So many areas of policy are intricately woven together, but I'd have to say effective education. It is important that we gauge our successes by the quality of education that students receive, and that we continue to raise that standard.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have the perspective to look at issues from differing points of view (including the larger picture), the knowledge to understand those views, the compassion to respect them, the foundational principles to stand firm on, the passion and drive to work for what is best for my constituents, and the integrity to be honest through it all.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
The core responsibility is to the oath of office, to the US and State Constitutions. A responsibility that I a running to correct is communication. There is a responsibility to represent the people and that must include open communication.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Ports and Marine Resources. Education. Veterans and Military Affairs.
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See also
2019 Elections
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