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Ronald Eller
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Oklahoma, 1991

Graduate

University of Nebraska, 1998

Other

University of Nebraska, 1998

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Physician assistant
Contact

Campaign website

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Ronald Eller (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Eller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ronald Eller served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1999. Eller earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma at Oklahoma City in 1991 and a master's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1998. His career experience includes working as the CEO, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC, and a cardiothoracic physician assistant and perfusionist with St. Dominic Hospital. Eller served as the director at large of the Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants.[1][2]

Elections

2024

See also: Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 12 Republican primary)

Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 12 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Incumbent Bennie Thompson defeated Ronald Eller in the general election for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson (D)
 
62.0
 
177,885
Image of Ronald Eller
Ronald Eller (R) Candidate Connection
 
38.0
 
108,956

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 286,841
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Republican primary runoff election

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

Ronald Eller defeated Andrew S. Smith in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on April 2, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ronald Eller
Ronald Eller Candidate Connection
 
76.8
 
4,837
Image of Andrew S. Smith
Andrew S. Smith Candidate Connection
 
23.2
 
1,459

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,296
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Incumbent Bennie Thompson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on March 12, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson
 
100.0
 
44,295

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 44,295
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2

Ronald Eller and Andrew S. Smith advanced to a runoff. They defeated Taylor Turcotte in the Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on March 12, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ronald Eller
Ronald Eller Candidate Connection
 
46.6
 
14,991
✔
Image of Andrew S. Smith
Andrew S. Smith Candidate Connection
 
35.7
 
11,493
Image of Taylor Turcotte
Taylor Turcotte Candidate Connection
 
17.6
 
5,675

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 32,159
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Eller signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

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
✔
Image of Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson (D)
 
60.1
 
108,285
Image of Brian Flowers
Brian Flowers (R) Candidate Connection
 
39.9
 
71,884

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 Ronald Eller in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Brian Flowers
Brian Flowers Candidate Connection
 
58.5
 
6,224
Image of Ronald Eller
Ronald Eller Candidate Connection
 
41.5
 
4,418

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
✔
Image of Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson
 
96.3
 
49,907
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Jerry Kerner
 
3.7
 
1,927

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 Ronald 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
✔
Image of Brian Flowers
Brian Flowers Candidate Connection
 
43.2
 
6,087
✔
Image of Ronald Eller
Ronald Eller Candidate Connection
 
32.4
 
4,564
Image of Michael Carson
Michael Carson Candidate Connection
 
21.0
 
2,966
Image of Stanford Johnson
Stanford Johnson Candidate Connection
 
3.5
 
487

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 14,104
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Ronald Eller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a retired U.S.Army officer. I have earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1991 and a master's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1998. My career experience includes working as the CEO, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC, and a cardiothoracic physician assistant and perfusionist with St. Dominic Hospital. I have served as the director at large for the Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants. I am also the Chairman for MS US Term Limits. I grew up in a working-class single-parent household in West Virginia. I married my childhood sweetheart and have been married for over 44 years. We as a family have been blessed to have lived the American Dream; the idea that anyone, through hard work, determination, and prayer can achieve their goals and dreams. I am committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. I am an American Patriot with twenty years of active duty military service. I retired as a Captain. My journey in public service started as an Army “Combat Medic 91B.” During my early military career, I had always sought out ways to go above and beyond what I was asked to do; having served in many leadership roles from a Squad Leader, to a Platoon Sergeant and as a Medical Officer. I was selected as Soldier of Year, as well as NCO of Year. I was integral part of establishing the cardiac surgery program in Vicksburg. I continue to serve my fellow man, working in cardiac surgery.
  • I am a American Patriot who stands for Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Individual Liberties, National Defense, and Traditional Values.
  • Our Nations borders need to be secured! We cannot nor should we allow the invasion of United States. The defense of the nation is a primary duty of the government and they are failing to keep us safe with the invasion of illegal immigrants and drugs. Additionally, if parents of a newborn are here illegally then that child should not be a U.S . Citizen but rather a citizen from the nation the parent came from. This would help break chain migration.
  • We need to look at Term Limits. Psalms 109:8 NIV May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
Mississippi needs a community revitalization based on free market principles that taps into the entrepreneurial spirit of its people.

I envision what I call a E-3 principal to make the changes needed for Mississippi and America:
E-1, Education is paramount for our future as a world leader. In order for our nation to compete and lead from the front we must raise and train the next generation of leaders, tradesmen, inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Additionally to the education of our youth we need to reform the inmate population in order to return them to society as productive members.
E-2, Economics is and will remain a challenge going forward. We need fair taxation with good representation. To often our leadership has put self interest first and not what’s good for the country as priority number one. An America first policy is critical in order for our families and children to have a better life and brighter future.

E-3, Energy, we need all forms of energy. Energy is the life blood of the American Economy. We can not and should not cut our use of fossil fuels. We need all forms of energy to grow our nation and economy. We need Clean Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Hydrogen, Wind, and Solar. Eventually a renewable source will win out over conventional energy sources. But in the meantime in order to remain a world leader we need to use all of our resources.
My Lord and Savior, he is what we should all strive to be.

President Ronald Reagan.
President Reagan was a leader who understood the founding principals of our Nation.

President Donald J. Trump

President Trump is fighter who will not give up on the American Dream.
Holy Bible

US Constitution
Bill of Rights

Federalist Papers
Duty, Honor, Country… this is not a catch phrase but rather a mission statement.

Characteristics of all leaders should include:
- Honor
- Integrity
- Strength

- Courage
I have the strength of character and will to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of Mississippi and America. I am a self starter that is motivated to do good for all. I have experience as a military officer, as a small business owner, and as a healthcare provider. I am a threat to the status quo, I possess the experience and drive to lead form the front.
- Support and defend the Constitution
- Try a reduce government bureaucracy and red tape; that stifle individual and economic growth.
President Kennedy assassination.
Holy Bible, John Jay wrote to Peter Augustus Apr. 8th, 1784 “The Bible is the best of all books, for it is the word of God and teaches us the way to be happy in this world and in the next. Continue therefore to read it and to regulate your life by its precepts.”

The Bible is the word of God and a instruction manual how to live your life and conduct yourself.
2Pac song, ”Dear Mama,” this song makes me reflect back on my childhood. How my Mother scratched out a living to raise me and make me the man that I have become.

Favorite song Lee Greenwood, “God Bless the USA.”
The House is unique in that it controls the purse strings of the nation. Congress needs to be shrinking government rather than growing government. Government does not produce anything other than more Bureaucracy and red tape. The end result is control of the lives of the American people. Taxation is the redistribution of wealth. Look at Inheritance tax, it is nothing more than a generational theft on assets that have already been taxed and paid for by a family.
No, political experience is not necessary. I believe that business and leadership experience are beneficial. But based on my experience of military service, and working in a corporate environment I believe those are a political environments hence I have political experience.
Illegal immigration must be halted! We must secure our borders before we no longer have a Nation. We are a Nation of laws and the present administration is not following the law.

We must also return manufacturing to our own shores.

Energy independence, energy is the life blood to the American Economy.
I see one problem with the two year term. The moment an individual becomes a member of the House, they are forced to start running for office (campaigning) again.
I believe we need Term Limits for the US House and Senate. I am the US Term Limits Chairman for Mississippi.

Psalms 109:8 NIV
May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.

In addition to term limits there needs a probationary period upon leaving office that an elected official cannot work for a lobby group for two years.
I have heard from several families about the inhumane living conditions at several prisons in Mississippi. The families have shown me photos from within the prisons that are intolerable. Raw sewage running across the floors in the cells. As well as food that should not be served to anyone. These conditions must be corrected now.

Yazoo Pump Project needs to be completed there are hundreds of family house holds that are flooded out routinely. Additionally, the flooding effects the economy of Mississippi in the form of crop loss. Agriculture is the largest economic driver in Mississippi.

I am hearing many people talking about the nation being on the edge of the cliff slipping into a socialist government. The cost of living and the devaluation of our assets/money is negatively effecting all American’s. We all see this every time we go to buy grocery’s or fill up the car. Then there is our retirement savings that are down 20 to 30% plus percentage points (dollar value) from before President Biden took office.

As I look across the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi I see a very poor struggling people. The district has had Democratic Control since the 80’s and the result is economic strife. Sixteen (16) of the poorest counties in nation are in this district with five (5) counties in the top 10 poorest counties in the nation. The District needs change and I am a agent of change that will be a cheerleader to promote Mississippi.
In life, politics and marriage; they are all based on give and takes. There are times when comprise is needed. However, there are things that cannot be compromised. There can be no compromise when it will jeopardize national security or violate our founding principles and laws.
The House is unique in that it controls the purse strings of the nation. Congress needs to be shrinking government rather than growing government. Government does not produce anything other than more Bureaucracy and red tape to control the lives of the American people. The Government is about the redistribution of wealth. The American People are not looking for a handout but rather a hand up. Taxation in particular Inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is nothing more than a generational theft on the assets that have already been taxed and paid for by a family.

What role does this power play? The power to control the purse strings gives Congress the ability to make policy and priorities for America First! America First should be the policy of every elected official.
The House needs to be conducting the business of the people. They need to investigate abuses of power and ensure that the government is working for the people and not against the people.
General Flynn, Veterans for Trump aka Veterans for America, former Candidate 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi, Jeff Keuneke, Standford Johnson, and Thomas Carey.

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Campaign website

Eller’s campaign website stated the following:

“

E-1: EDUCATION
Education is paramount for our future as a world leader. In order for our nation to compete and lead from the front, we must raise and train the next generation of leaders, inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Not only do we need to train the youth of our nation, but we also need to reform the prison population. By reforming the prison population we can make them productive members of society.

E-2: ECONOMICS
Economics is and will remain a challenge going forward. We need fair taxation with good representation. Too often our leadership has put self-interest first and not what’s good for the country as priority number one. An America first policy is critical in order for our families and children to have a better life.

E-3: ENERGY
We need all forms of energy. Energy is the lifeblood of the American Economy. We can not and should not cut our use of fossil fuels. We need all forms of energy to grow our nation and economy. We need clean coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, hydrogen, wind, and solar.

MORE POLICY TO CHANGE DC
2ND AMENDMENT
The Second Amendment must be defended. Concealed carry licenses should be valid across all jurisdictions like an individual’s driver’s license.

ABORTION/RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments. I believe that the Mississippi Law that was upheld by the US Supreme Court, that abortion is to be done only to save the life of the mother, is a commonsense approach to abortion.

BORDER SECURITY
Our National Borders must be secured! Build the wall now. Failure of our elected officials to secure the border should be considered dereliction of duty and grounds for removal from office. Any state, and/or local government that declares itself a sanctuary should be ineligible to receive any federal funding and aid. Anyone who illegally immigrates to the United States should never be permitted to vote in a federal election even if they are later awarded citizenship.

CHURCH & STATE
The church and State are independent of one another. However, the church cannot be removed from the fabric of our nation. Per the US Constitution Art 4 Sec 3 via Northwest Ordinance; “Art 3 Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools, and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” Holy Trinity v. US 1892 Unanimous Supreme Court decision, “It is also said, and truly, that the Christian Religion is a part of the common law.” There is no such clause as Freedom from religion; it is Freedom of religion. Our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian beliefs and values. It is my belief that the separation of church and state was so that we would not have a mandated religion (The Church of England); not to restrict religion in the town square, schools, etc., that an individual is free to choose how or if they worship. Additionally, Mississippi is unique, the state constitution mandates the Holy Bible is part of the public school system and cannot be removed. The Mississippi Constitution Article 3 – Bill of Rights Sec. 18 No religious test as a qualification for office shall be required; and no preference shall be given by law to any religious sect, or mode of worship; but the free enjoyment of all religious sentiments and the different modes of worship shall be held sacred. The rights hereby secured shall not be construed to justify acts of licentiousness injurious to morals or dangerous to the peace and safety of the State, or to exclude the Holy Bible for use in any Public School of this State.

HEALTHCARE MANDATES
I believe in free will/choice. That an individual has the right to refuse a vaccine or treatment based on personal choice and/or religious beliefs.

I also believe in the Right to Try Act S.204, an individual should be able to seek treatment that may be considered experimental.

VOTER ID & ELECTION INTEGRITY
A Government-issued photo ID should be required to vote. Voter IDs can include i.e. driver’s license, military ID, passport, etc.

There should not be same-day registration.

There should be a paper ballot/record produced when a vote is cast as part of a permanent record.

It is election day not election season.[3]

”
—Ronald Eller’s campaign website (2024)[4]

2022

Candidate Connection

Ronald Eller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I grew up in a working-class single-parent household in West Virginia. I married my childhood sweetheart and have been married for over 43 years. We as a family have been blessed to have lived the American Dream; the idea that anyone, through hard work, determination, and prayer can achieve their goals and dreams. I am committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.

I am an American Patriot with twenty years of active duty military service. I retired as a Captain. My journey in public service started as a Army “Combat Medic 91B.” During my early military career, I had always sought out ways to go above and beyond what I was asked to do; having served in many leadership roles from a Squad Leader, to a Platoon Sergeant and as a Medical Officer. I was selected as Soldier of Year, as well as NCO of Year. I was integral part of establishing the cardiac surgery program in Vicksburg. I continue to serve my fellow man, working in cardiothoracic surgery at St. Dominic’s Hospital. I also started my own business Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC. I believe we need more business opportunities in Mississippi with less government interference and red tape. I feel we can not standby on the sidelines while career politicians seek to radically change the fabric of America with one-party rule. Hence, I am called to continue to stand by the Oath I took joining the Army to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.

  • I am a American Patriot who stands for Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Individual Liberties, National Defense, and Traditional Values.
  • Our Nations borders need to be secured! We cannot nor should we allow the invasion of United States. The defense of the nation is a primary duty of the government and they are failing to keep us safe with the invasion of illegal immigrants and drugs. Additionally, if parents of a newborn are here illegally then that child should not be a U.S . Citizen but rather a citizen from the nation the parent came from. This would help break chain migration.
  • We need to look at Term Limits. Psalms 109:8 NIV May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
Mississippi needs a community revitalization based on free market principles that taps into the entrepreneurial spirit of its people.

I envision what I call a E-3 principal to make the changes needed for Mississippi and America:
E-1, Education is paramount for our future as a world leader. In order for our nation to compete and lead from the front we must raise and train the next generation of leaders, inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Additionally to the education of our youth we need to reform the inmate population in order to return them to society as productive members.
E-2, Economics is and will remain a challenge going forward. We need fair taxation with good representation. To often our leadership has put self interest first and not what’s good for the country as priority number one. An America first policy is critical in order for our families and children to have a better life and brighter future.

E-3, Energy, we need all forms of energy. Energy is the life blood of the American Economy. We can not and should not cut our use of fossil fuels. We need all forms of energy to grow our nation and economy. We need Clean Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Hydrogen, Wind, and Solar. Eventually a renewable source will win out over conventional energy sources. But in the meantime in order to remain a world leader we need to use all of our resources.
My Lord and Savior, he is what we should all strive to be.

President Ronald Reagan.

President Reagan was a leader who understood the founding principals of our Nation.
Holy Bible

US Constitution

Federalist Papers
Duty, Honor, Country… this is not a catch phrase but rather a mission statement.

Characteristics of all leaders should include:
- Honor
- Integrity
- Strength

- Courage
I have the strength of character and will to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of Mississippi and America. I am a self starter that is motivated to do good for all. I have experience as a military officer, as a small business owner, and as a healthcare provider. I am a threat to the status quo, I possess the experience and drive to lead form the front.
- Support and defend the Constitution
- Try an reduce government bureaucracy and red tape; that stifle individual and economic growth.
President Kennedy assassination.
The Holy Bible.

The Bible is the word of God and a instruction manual how to live your life and conduct yourself.
2Pac song, ”Dear Mama,” as Mother Day just passed this song makes me reflect back on my childhood. How my Mother scratched out a living to raise me and make me the man that I have become.

Favorite song Lee Greenwood, “God Bless the USA.”
The House is unique in that it controls the purse strings of the nation. Congress needs to be shrinking government rather than growing government. Government does not produce anything other than more Bureaucracy and red tape. The end result is control of the lives of the American people. Taxation is the redistribution of wealth. Look at Inheritance tax, it is nothing more than a generational theft on assets that have already been taxed and paid for by a family.
No, political experience is not necessary. I believe that business and leadership experience are beneficial. But based on my experience of military service, and working in a corporate environment I believe those are a political environments hence I have political experience.
Illegal immigration must be halted! We must secure our borders before we no longer have a Nation. We are a Nation of laws and the present administration is not following the law.
Agriculture

Energy
National Security

Education
I see one problem with the two year term. The moment a individual becomes a member of the House, they are forced to start running for office (campaigning) again.
Psalms 109:8 NIV

May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.

In addition to term limits there needs a probationary period upon leaving office that an elected official cannot work for lobby group for two years.
I am hearing many people talking about the nation being on the edge of the cliff slipping into a socialist government. The cost of living and the devaluation of our assets/money is negatively effecting all American’s. We all see this every time we go to buy grocery’s or fill up the car. Then there is our retirement savings that are down 20 to 30% plus percentage points (dollar value) from before President Biden took office.

As I look across the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi I see a very poor struggling people. The district has had Democratic Control since the 80’s and the result is economic strife. Sixteen (16) of the poorest counties in nation are in this district with five (5) counties in the top 10 poorest counties in the nation. The District needs change and I am a agent of change that will be a cheerleader to promote Mississippi.
Life, politics and marriage are all based on give and takes. There are times when comprise is needed. However, there are things that cannot be compromised. There can be no compromise when it will jeopardize national security or violate our founding principles and laws.
The House is unique in that it controls the purse strings of the nation. Congress needs to be shrinking government rather than growing government. Government does not produce anything other than more Bureaucracy and red tape to control the lives of the American people. The Government is about the redistribution of wealth. The American People are not looking for a handout but rather a hand up. Taxation in particular Inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is nothing more than a generational theft on the assets that have already been taxed and paid for by a family.

What role does this power play? The power to control the purse strings gives Congress the ability to make policy and priorities for America First! America First should be the policy of every elected official.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

Campaign website

Eller's campaign website stated the following:

“

THE E-3 PLAN

E-1: EDUCATION

Education is paramount for our future as a world leader. In order for our nation to compete and lead from the front, we must raise and train the next generation of leaders, inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Not only do we need to train the youth of our nation, but we also need to reform the prison population. By reforming the prison population we can make them productive members of society.

E-2: ECONOMICS

Economics is and will remain a challenge going forward. We need fair taxation with good representation. Too often our leadership has put self-interest first and not what’s good for the country as priority number one. An America first policy is critical in order for our families and children to have a better life.

E-3: ENERGY

We need all forms of energy. Energy is the lifeblood of the American Economy. We can not and should not cut our use of fossil fuels. We need all forms of energy to grow our nation and economy. We need Clean Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar.[3]

”
—Ronald Eller's campaign website (2022)[5]

Campaign finance summary

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Ronald Eller campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Mississippi District 2Lost general$160,676 $123,526
2022U.S. House Mississippi District 2Lost primary runoff$29,132 $24,290
Grand total$189,808 $147,816
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Ron Eller for Congress, "About," accessed April 19, 2022
    2. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 21, 2024
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    4. ↑ Ron Eller, Congress, “Issues,” accessed February 21, 2024
    5. ↑ Ron Eller for Congress, “Issues,” accessed April 9, 2022


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