Robert Sanders (Mississippi)
Robert Sanders (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 29. He assumed office on November 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 4, 2028.
Sanders (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Robert Sanders was born in Shaw, Mississippi, and lives in Cleveland, Mississippi. Sanders graduated from Shaw High School in 1980. He earned a degree from Mississippi Valley State University in 1984.[1]
Sanders' career experience includes working as the chief of police of Mississippi Valley State University and Shaw Police Department, an internal affairs investigator with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and the sergeant at arms of the Mississippi State Senate. He has served as the vice president of the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Sanders was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- House Drug Policy Committee
- Military Affairs Committee
- House Tourism Committee
- Youth and Family Affairs Committee
Elections
2023
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2023
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Robert Sanders won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 29 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Sanders (D) | 100.0 | 5,641 |
| Total votes: 5,641 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Robert Sanders advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 29 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Sanders | 100.0 | 4,040 |
| Total votes: 4,040 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sanders in this election.
2021
Robert Sanders automatically won the special election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 29 after he was the sole candidate to file and the election was canceled. The election was scheduled for November 2, 2021.[2]
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Robert Sanders did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 4. Special sessions took place on January 19, 2024, and January 25, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 1.
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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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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Facebook, "Robert Sanders," accessed October 5, 2021
- ↑ Ballotpedia Staff, "Press Office of Governor Tate Reeves," September 16, 2021
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| Preceded by Abe Marshall Hudson Jr. (D) |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 29 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
