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Russell Jolly
Russell Jolly is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 8 from 2012 to 2020.
Biography
Jolly's professional experience includes spending much of his career running a grocery store in rural Mississippi, and operating his family's cattle farm.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Jolly was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Senate County Affairs Committee
- Environmental Protection, Conservation and Water Resources Committee
- Senate Energy Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Highways and Transportation Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jolly served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Corrections |
| • County Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Energy |
| • Environmental Protection, Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Ethics |
| • Highways and Transportation |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Jolly served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Corrections |
| • County Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Energy |
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res |
| • Ethics |
| • Highways and Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign themes
2011
On his Facebook page, Jolly highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
- Economic development and job growth: "conomic development and job growth are imperative to the vitality of our communities and to keeping our bright and talented young people from leaving this area. I will work with local, regional and state leaders to take measures to attract new businesses and higher paying jobs to District 8. For example, I will fight for our fair share of transportation dollars to improve infrastructure so that District 8 will be a more attractive venue for economic development."
- Public schools: "A good public school system is critical to the educational, social, and moral development of our children and grandchildren. I have a close association with our public school system. My wife, Rhonda, has been a public school teacher for 33 years and both of our children obtained good educations in the public school system. If you give me the opportunity to be your next senator, I will fight to adequately fund public education and also to bring more accountability and better moral standards to our school systems."
- Conservative values: "As a husband, father, and grandfather, I also will be committed to restoring and preserving our conservative values. It is no secret that America has lost its moral compass and our value system has eroded in recent years. I will fight to reclaim those traditional Christian values. I also will fight to protect other conservative values such as our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms and the right to not have our private property unfairly taken by the government through eminent domain."
- Finance: "A farmer and former small business owner, I have had years of experience making tough financial decisions and living within my means. If elected, I will use that experience and a common-sense perspective in making decisions with how our state government spends our tax dollars. I will fight to cut wasteful spending of our hard-earned money."
Elections
2019
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
Russell Jolly did not file to run for re-election.
2015
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Mississippi State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015, and the general election was held on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[3] Incumbent Russell Jolly was unopposed in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Jolly ran unchallenged in the District 8 general election.
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Jolly won election to the Mississippi Senate District 8. He defeated Marshall Coleman, Barry Springer and Sherman Carouthers in the primary on August 2, 2011. Patsy Gregory defeated Victor Horn in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 8, 2011.[4][5]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 8 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Russell Jolly |
66.3% | 11,558 | |
| Republican | Patsy Gregory | 33.7% | 5,872 | |
| Total Votes | 17,430 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 8 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Russell Jolly |
50.2% | 6,112 |
| Marshall Coleman | 27.8% | 3,390 |
| Sherman Carouthers | 22% | 2,678 |
| Total Votes | 12,180 | |
2011 special election
Jolly won election in the 2011 special election for Mississippi Senate District 8. He faced Patsy Gregory (R) in the special election.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2019
In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Personal
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Jolly and his wife, Rhonda, have two children and five grandchildren.
See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Profile from Open States
- NEMS360.com, "Senate District 8: Gregory and Jolly to be on ballot twice on election day," October 29, 2011
- The Parents' Campaign, "Candidates for Senate District 8" (2011 Candidate Questionnaire)
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Russell Jolly for Senator," accessed August 17, 2011
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Russell Jolly for Senator," accessed August 18, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ WAPT, "2011 Election Results," November 09, 2011
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 8 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Benjamin Suber (R) |
