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Randall Patterson
Randall Patterson (Republican Party) was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 115. He assumed office in 2004. He left office on January 2, 2024.
Patterson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 115. He won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Patterson served as a Democrat until he announced his switch to the GOP on September 25, 2014.[1]
Biography
Patterson earned his A.A. from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, B.S. from University of Southern Mississippi, and M.Ed. from William Carey College. His professional experience includes working as co-owner of "Lank" Patterson Mechanical Contractors.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Patterson was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking and Financial Services Committee
- House Energy Committee
- House Investigate State Offices Committee, Chair
- House Public Property Committee
- House Tourism Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2020-2021
Patterson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Investigate State Offices Committee, Chairman
- House Public Property Committee
- House Tourism Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Banking and Financial Services Committee
- House Energy Committee
2019-2020
Patterson was assigned to the following committees:
- Investigate State Offices Committee, Chairman
- Enrolled Bills Committee
- Marine Resources Committee
- House Tourism Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Executive Contingent Fund Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Patterson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ports, Harbors and Airports, Vice Chair |
| • Gaming |
| • Universities and Colleges |
| • Ways and Means |
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Patterson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Gaming |
| • Marine Resources |
| • Ports, Harbors and Airports, Vice Chair |
| • Universities and Colleges |
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Patterson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Ports, Harbors and Airports, Vice Chair |
| • Constitution |
| • Gaming |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Oil, Gas and Other Minerals |
| • Public Property |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
Randall Patterson did not file to run for re-election.
2019
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Randall Patterson defeated Felix Gines in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 115 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Randall Patterson (R) | 52.2 | 1,883 |
 | Felix Gines (D)  | 47.8 | 1,725 | |
| Total votes: 3,608 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 115
Felix Gines advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 115 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Felix Gines | 100.0 | 689 |
| Total votes: 689 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Randall Patterson advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 115 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randall Patterson | 100.0 | 1,340 |
| Total votes: 1,340 | |||
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2015
Elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[3] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Randall Patterson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Patterson ran unchallenged in the District 115 general election.
2011
On November 8, 2011, Patterson won re-election to District 115 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Patrick Williams in the November 8 general election.[4][5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 115 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Randall Patterson Incumbent |
71.3% | 1,343 | |
| Republican | Patrick Williams | 28.7% | 541 | |
| Total Votes | 1,884 | |||
2007
On November 6, 2007, Patterson was re-elected in District 115, running unopposed in the general election.[6] He defeated Wallace Barnes in the primary election.[7]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 115 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Randall Patterson (D) | 1,751 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
In 2023, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 1.
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- Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
2022
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In 2022, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 5.
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2021
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In 2021, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 to October 10. The session was suspended effective July 1, 2020. It had been previously suspended from March 18 to May 7. The session reconvened from August 10 to October 2.
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2019
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In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5.
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2016
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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.
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2015
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In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, "Biloxi state Rep. Randall Patterson switches to GOP," September 25, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Patterson
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2011 Primary Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Official 2011 General Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2007 Statewide Elections," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 Democratic primary results
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 115 2004-2024 |
Succeeded by Zachary Grady (R) |
