Jeffrey Mitchell
Jeffrey Mitchell (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 3. Mitchell lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2019.
Mitchell 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 3
Kathy Chism defeated Tim Tucker in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Chism (R) | 75.3 | 13,696 | |
| Tim Tucker (D) | 24.7 | 4,491 | ||
| Total votes: 18,187 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Mississippi State Senate District 3
Kathy Chism defeated Kevin Walls in the Republican primary runoff for Mississippi State Senate District 3 on August 27, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Chism | 50.8 | 3,634 | |
| Kevin Walls | 49.2 | 3,525 | ||
| Total votes: 7,159 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 3
Tim Tucker advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 3 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tim Tucker | 100.0 | 5,009 | |
| Total votes: 5,009 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 3
Kathy Chism and Kevin Walls advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jeff Olson and Jeffrey Mitchell in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 3 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Chism | 33.5 | 2,847 | |
| ✔ | Kevin Walls | 32.0 | 2,714 | |
| Jeff Olson | 28.0 | 2,381 | ||
 | Jeffrey Mitchell | 6.5 | 549 | |
| Total votes: 8,491 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jeffrey Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Strengthen Founder's view of Liberty 2. Business Growth in District 3. Fiscal Responsibility
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. Personal Liberty - Liberty is the foundation of the country, it is responsibility of citizens to make decisions for theirselves and their children. 2. Pro-Life - I believe that life begins at conception 3. 2nd Amendment- The founders wrote the second amendment to protect future generations from having to live in fear of their own government. Under the Constitution, it is the 2nd Amendment that protects, and guarantees, citizens their other rights.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I am first and foremost a Christian. Though, as a depraved man, I consistently fail, very day I seek to do good and follow what the Lord would have me to do in my life.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty Vision Passion
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
1. Integrity 2. Honesty 3. Passion 4. Accessibility
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To represent the people of the district, be their voice and fight for their interests in Jackson.
What legacy would you like to leave?
Strengthen the freedoms our forefathers set forth by way of the Constitution for every citizen (man, woman, and child) in this state and country.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Explosion of the Challenger space shuttle. I was in the 4th or 5th grade and still remember sitting around the TV during class and seeing the unexpected.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
The Lily of the Valley. (We were singing it this morning in our family Bible study)
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No. A desire to serve is all that is required.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
1. Failing Infrastructure 2. Balanced Budget 3. Jobs
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
A relationship based on mutual respect and cooperation so that government can be ran "for the people".
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is absolutely critical for legislators to have a working relationship in order to represent the people to the best of their abilities.
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See also
2019 Elections
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