Robert Amos

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Robert Amos

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Robert Amos (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance. Amos lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

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

Elections

2019

See also: Mississippi Insurance Commissioner election, 2019

General election

General election for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance

Incumbent Mike Chaney defeated Robert Amos in the general election for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Chaney (R)	61.3	533,324
		Robert Amos (D)	38.7	337,297

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 870,621
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance

Robert Amos advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Amos	100.0	251,664

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 251,664
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance

Incumbent Mike Chaney advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Chaney	100.0	345,736

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2015

See also: Mississippi Public Service Commission election, 2015

Amos first filed to run for Mississippi Public Service Commission in the 2015 elections, but withdrew his candidacy so that he could instead enter the race for transportation commissioner. ===Governor===

Governor of Mississippi, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Robert Gray	32.4%	234,858
	Republican	Phil Bryant Incumbent	66.2%	480,399
	Reform	Shawn O'Hara	1.4%	9,950
Total Votes				725,207
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

Lieutenant Governor

Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Tim Johnson	36.1%	259,008
	Republican	Tate Reeves Incumbent	60.3%	433,382
	Libertarian	Ron Williams	2.3%	16,317
	Reform	Rosa B. Williams	1.3%	9,480
Total Votes				718,187
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

Attorney General

Mississippi Attorney General, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jim Hood Incumbent	55.4%	400,110
	Republican	Mike Hurst	44.6%	322,648
Total Votes				722,758
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

Secretary of State

Mississippi Secretary of State, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Charles E. Graham	35.8%	256,689
	Republican	Delbert Hosemann Incumbent	61.3%	440,048
	Reform	Randy Walker	3%	21,260
Total Votes				717,997
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

State Treasurer

Mississippi State Treasurer, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Lynn Fitch Incumbent	79.2%	516,666
	Reform	Viola V. McFarland	20.8%	135,878
Total Votes				652,544
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

Auditor

Mississippi State Auditor, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jocelyn Pritchett	34.8%	248,493
	Republican	Stacey Pickering Incumbent	63.9%	456,909
	Reform	Lajena Walley	1.3%	9,385
Total Votes				714,787
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

Commissioner of Agriculture

Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Addie Lee Green	36.6%	260,584
	Republican	Cindy Hyde-Smith Incumbent	61.3%	436,527
	Reform	Cathy L. Toole	2.1%	14,974
Total Votes				712,085
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 82 of 82 counties reported.

Public Service Commission Northern District

Mississippi Public Service Commission, Northern District, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brandon Presley Incumbent	60.7%	146,518
	Republican	Mike Maynard	39.3%	94,793
Total Votes				241,311
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 33 of 33 counties reported.

Public Service Commission Central District

Mississippi Public Service Commission, Central District, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Cecil Brown	53.4%	124,789
	Republican	Brent Bailey	45.5%	106,314
	Reform	LaTrice D. Notree	1.2%	2,742
Total Votes				233,845
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 22 of 22 counties reported.

Public Service Commission Southern District

Mississippi Public Service Commission, Southern District, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Tom Blanton	37.4%	89,146
	Republican	Sam Britton	60.5%	144,194
	Reform	Lonny Kenneth Spence	2%	4,867
Total Votes				238,207
Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State

Note: 27 of 27 counties reported.

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Robert Amos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Amos' responses.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

•Support the expansion of Medicaid

•Stop approving insurance rate hikes with cost sharing measures at all levels

•Eliminate use of credit scores when setting auto insurance rates

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about affordable and accessible health care

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

I am guided by scripture

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I know I have a mountain to climb but the movie Mississippi burning gives me hope that with the right message I can change the mindset of voters in Mississippi

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leadership , integrity, guided by sound morals and values from scripture

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

I am a man of integrity guided by sound principles of morals and values

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

This person must stand with citizens of Mississippi over profit

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be apart of changing the healthcare crisis in Mississippi so that all Mississippians have affordable health care

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

10 years ago I ran for Mayor in Jackson Ms

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

First job was teaching and currently teach as a college professor

What happened on your most awkward date?

N/a

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Thanksgiving because families come together

What is your favorite book? Why?

I like history and science

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Flash Gordon because he saved his universe

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

Patio because I enjoy the peace and quiet while I read

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Not sure

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Not taking time off for vacations

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government?

The power to regulate one of the most important industries in America

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Regulation

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Insurance Commissioner has to approve rate hikes

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No but experience in the field

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Educated, I possess a Masters Degree in Public Administration and I also teach coursework with respect to health and heath insurance

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