Michael Carson (Mississippi)

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Michael Carson

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

High school

James Madison High School

Personal

Birthplace

Kokomo, Ind.

Religion

Apostolic

Profession

Business owner and president

Contact

Personal Facebook

Michael Carson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 29. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Carson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Carson was born in Kokomo, Indiana. He earned a high school diploma from James Madison High School. His career experience includes working as a business owner and president. Carson has been affiliated with American Bikers Active Toward Education (ABATE).

Elections

2023

See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for Mississippi State Senate District 29

Incumbent David Blount defeated Michael Carson in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Blount (D)	77.8	12,786
		Michael Carson (R)	22.2	3,656

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,442
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29

Incumbent David Blount defeated Dwayne Pickett in the Democratic primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on August 8, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Blount	79.3	5,696
		Dwayne Pickett	20.7	1,487

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,183
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29

Michael Carson advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 29 on August 8, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Carson	100.0	2,573

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,573
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Endorsements

Carson received the following endorsements.

• Patriot Parents

2022

See also: Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Incumbent Bennie Thompson defeated Brian Flowers in the general election for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bennie Thompson (D)	60.1	108,285
		Brian Flowers (R)	39.9	71,884

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 180,169
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Brian Flowers defeated Ron Eller in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Flowers	58.5	6,224
		Ron Eller	41.5	4,418

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,642
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Incumbent Bennie Thompson defeated Jerry Kerner in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bennie Thompson	96.3	49,907
	Submit photo	Jerry Kerner	3.7	1,927

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,834
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Brian Flowers and Ron Eller advanced to a runoff. They defeated Michael Carson and Stanford Johnson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Flowers	43.2	6,087
✔		Ron Eller	32.4	4,564
		Michael Carson	21.0	2,966
		Stanford Johnson	3.5	487

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,104
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeffrey Keuneke (R)

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Michael Carson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carson'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.

I am a small business owner in MS. I put God first and family second. I believe citizens needs should come before politicians.

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?

• Defense of constitutional rights
• No bills passed without citizen’s knowledge
• Parents have more rights over children than government

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Upholding all constitutional rights and protection of freedoms and liberty of every citizen.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I will listen to citizens and be fair and firm with any policies

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

I believe one of the core responsibilities is to make sure the people are aware of any bill/law before it’s passed. I should be in easy to understand terms for all people to understand.

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

Mt St Helen erupted in Washington and killed 57 people. I was 10 years old.

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

Ellis Enterprises staff for 13 yrs

What is your favorite book? Why?

Holy Bible because the Word of the Lord has an answer to everything. Every great leader puts God first.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. I feel the common man/woman should hold state offices.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes, if I feel needed to ensure safety of the citizens rights.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, I do believe compromise is necessary and desirable to meet the needs of the people as a whole.

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2022

Michael Carson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carson'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.

I was born in 1970 in Kokomo, Indiana. My family moved to MS in 1982. I began working in high school and worked my way up to management position before beginning the position I hold now with a different company. I am now employed as a Diesel Mechanic for a lumber yard.

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?

• I am against any laws being passed without the knowledge of the citizens.
• I will be a servant, not ruler, of the people.
• I will always put the people first.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

America needs to always be put first. We should not be sending aid to any other countries without first making sure our own citizens are fed, housed, clothed, etc.

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

I would like to follow President Ronald Reagan's example. He was not a career politician. He was a sportscaster and actor prior to being elected as Governor of California and then President of the US. He was known as the "Teflon" president because any critisism or scandal never stuck or affected his popularity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe in God first, then family, then the people of my state and country. I will be available for the people of my state and will let their voices be heard in laws that I support.

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

I believe the core responsibilites for this office is to give the people a voice. The people should know what laws are being voted on before they pass.

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

When I was 11 years old, I remember President Ronald Reagan getting shot.

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

My very first job was as a crew member for Ellis Enterprises when I was in high school. I was able to move into management with the company before changing careers in 1998 after 13 years of service.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is The Holy Bible. This is where anyone can find any answer or solution they need for any question or problem.

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

The US House of Representatives possesses the ability to control the President from abusing power.

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

I believe the greatest challenge for the United States over the next decade is the preservation of rights and freedoms as given by our constitution.

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

I think all government term lengths should be four years with two terms. Two years is not enough time to complete most objectives.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe all politicians should have term limits. The presidential term is limited to decrease the abuse of excessive power. This should be the same for all elected officials

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe that some compromise is necessary and desirable at times. I also believe that everyone has at least one thing that they will never compromise.

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?

Raising revenue is done mostly by increasing taxes. I would find other ways of raising revenue that does not involve increasing taxes or increasing the national debt.

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Current members of the Mississippi State Senate

Leadership

Senators

District 1

Michael McLendon (R)

District 2

David Parker (R)

District 3

Kathy Chism (R)

District 4

Rita Parks (R)

District 5

Daniel Sparks (R)

District 6

Chad McMahan (R)

District 7

Hob Bryan (D)

District 8

Benjamin Suber (R)

District 9

Nicole Boyd (R)

District 10

Neil Whaley (R)

District 11

Reginald Jackson (D)

District 12

Derrick Simmons (D)

District 13

Sarita Simmons (D)

District 14

Lydia Chassaniol (R)

District 15

Bart Williams (R)

District 16

Angela Turner-Ford (D)

District 17

Charles Younger (R)

District 18

Lane Taylor (R)

District 19

Kevin Blackwell (R)

District 20

Josh Harkins (R)

District 21

Bradford Blackmon (D)

District 22

Joseph Thomas (D)

District 23

Briggs Hopson (R)

District 24

Vacant

District 25

Walter Michel (R)

District 26

Vacant

District 27

Hillman Frazier (D)

District 28

Sollie Norwood (D)

District 29

David Blount (D)

District 30

Dean Kirby (R)

District 31

Tyler McCaughn (R)

District 32

Rod Hickman (D)

District 33

Jeff Tate (R)

District 34

Juan Barnett (D)

District 35

Andy Berry (R)

District 36

Brian Rhodes (R)

District 37

Albert Butler (D)

District 38

Gary Brumfield (D)

District 39

Jason Barrett (R)

District 40

Angela Hill (R)

District 41

Joey Fillingane (R)

District 42

Robin Robinson (R)

District 43

Dennis DeBar (R)

District 44

John Polk (R)

District 45

Chris Johnson (R)

District 46

Philman Ladner (R)

District 47

Joseph Seymour (R)

District 48

Mike Thompson (R)

District 49

Joel Carter (R)

District 50

Scott DeLano (R)

District 51

Jeremy England (R)

District 52

Brice Wiggins (R)

Republican Party (36)

Democratic Party (14)

Vacancies (2)