Jennifer Collins (Mississippi)

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Jennifer Collins
Image of Jennifer Collins
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

Alcorn State University

Graduate

University of Central Texas

Law

Mississippi College School of Law

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1985 - 1999

Personal
Birthplace
Meridian, Miss.
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Jennifer Collins (Democratic Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Mississippi. Collins lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

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

On February 3, 2020, Collins was named as the Hinds County Administrator. She assumed office on February 4, 2020.[1]

Biography

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Jennifer Collins was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Collins served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1999 and was a member of the U.S. National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves from 1999 to 2017. She reached the rank of colonel. Collins received a bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University in 1987, a master's degree in criminal justice administration in 1993 from the University of Central Texas, and a J.D. in 1999 from Mississippi College School of Law. Her career experience includes working as an attorney and as the Executive Director of ACLU Mississippi.[2][3][4]

Elections

2019

See also: Mississippi Attorney General election, 2019

General election

General election for Attorney General of Mississippi

Lynn Fitch defeated Jennifer Collins in the general election for Attorney General of Mississippi on November 5, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lynn Fitch
Lynn Fitch (R)
 
57.8
 
507,468
Image of Jennifer Collins
Jennifer Collins (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.2
 
370,068

Total votes: 877,536
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Attorney General of Mississippi

Lynn Fitch defeated Andy Taggart in the Republican primary runoff for Attorney General of Mississippi on August 27, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lynn Fitch
Lynn Fitch
 
52.1
 
168,278
Image of Andy Taggart
Andy Taggart
 
47.9
 
154,807

Total votes: 323,085
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Attorney General of Mississippi

Jennifer Collins advanced from the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Mississippi on August 6, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jennifer Collins
Jennifer Collins Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
253,042

Total votes: 253,042
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Attorney General of Mississippi

Lynn Fitch and Andy Taggart advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mark Baker in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Mississippi on August 6, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lynn Fitch
Lynn Fitch
 
44.2
 
163,733
Image of Andy Taggart
Andy Taggart
 
28.6
 
105,689
Image of Mark Baker
Mark Baker
 
27.2
 
100,598

Total votes: 370,020
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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-Protecting the vulnerable (children, elderly, disabled and veterans)

- Prioritize healthcare including treatment for substance misuse

- Protect hardworking Mississippians
Yes. The issues impacting the individual state's vary and policies and laws must evaluated in a manner that considers the impact on the state. When federal actions are not in the best legal interest of the state or are considered unconstitutional I will protect the State of Mississippi.
What is important is the ability to understand the issues impacting the people and utilize law and policy to improve the lives of the state's citizens.
Determination

Understanding
Keen analytical skills

Interpersonal emotional intelligence
The Bible
It provides guidance and hope

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Campaign website

Collins’ campaign website stated the following:

Jennifer is compelled by Isaiah 61:8 in the Bible which reads “The Lord loves justice”. It is for this reason that the majority of her legal career has been in pursuit of ensuring justice is afforded to all Mississippians, especially vulnerable children.

Fighting for Our Children's Future

As a young attorney Jennifer provided superior legal representation and counsel to the Mississippi Prevention of Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Coalition and its campaign for systemic educational and juvenile justice reforms. Her efforts resulted in over 75 children being diverted from the criminal justice system to appropriate placement in behavioral health treatment facilities.

Protecting Vulnerable Populations

Jennifer led an initiative to reduce the use of restraint and seclusion mechanisms in Mississippi public schools. These harmful methods were disproportionately used against vulnerable children with disabilities. As a direct result of her leadership, the MS State Department of Education developed, adopted and implemented a model policy restricting the use of these techniques and replacing them with positive behavioral interventions.

Advocating for Gender Equality

Jennifer once encountered a woman who was being forced to jump hurdles to access basic needs assistance. She worked with the United States Commission on Civil Rights Mississippi Advisory Committee and spearheaded a report and several reforms which addressed the disparities and obstacles faced by women with low incomes and women of color to access child care assistance.[5]
—Jennifer Collins' campaign website (2019)[6]

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