Speedy Calvert
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Speedy Calvert was a 2015 Republican candidate for District 18 of the Mississippi State Senate.
Campaign themes
2015
Calvert's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "Speedy is a strong supporter of public education, as evidenced by the fact that he, his wife, and both sons graduated from public schools in the district. His wife has been an educator for over 20 years and the entire family is devoted to the local community college system with all family members attending East Central Community College. The family also represents the State’s three major public universities, with Speedy graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Jamie holding degrees from Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi, and both boys attending Mississippi State University. Speedy feels that the combination of public schools, community college, and public universities has provided his family with a myriad of educational and social opportunities. However, Speedy does believe in a family’s right to choose how and where to educate their children."
Small Business
- Excerpt: "As the owner of a small family business that has existed for over 65 years, Speedy supports small business, local industries, and downtown merchants. He advocates decreased taxation and governmental regulations that place increased burdens on entrepreneurs."
Disaster Relief
- Excerpt: "After having lost his home in the April, 2014 tornado, Speedy and his family have a renewed respect for disaster relief and first responders. Even though the family traveled to the MS gulf coast to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief, they did not realize the impact that local law enforcement and fire fighters have during an emergency until they were faced with a weather catastrophe of their own. Speedy backs funding for firefighters and police departments."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "As a long-time member of the NRA, Speedy fully supports the right to bear arms. A hunter since childhood, Speedy believes guns should be available for sport and for home protection. He is against any legislation to limit one’s right to purchase and bear arms."
Jobs/Industry
- Excerpt: "Speedy views the creation of jobs and recruitment of industry as two of the most important issues facing District 18. Speedy has personally launched and sold two businesses and has been involved in recruiting several new businesses to the area. He is especially interested in the renewable forestry industry. As a landowner, he understands the importance of timber management and controlled harvesting and replanting. Agriculture also enjoys his full support, as Speedy comprehends the needs of poultry farmers, cattle ranchers, and others."
Elections
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.[2] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Jenifer Branning defeated Mark Forsman, Speedy Calvert and Curt Pace in the Republican primary. Branning ran unchallenged in the District 18 general election.
| Mississippi State Senate, District 18 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jenifer Branning |
43.1% | 3,370 |
| Mark Forsman | 23.9% | 1,865 |
| Speedy Calvert | 20.9% | 1,636 |
| Curt Pace | 12.1% | 945 |
| Total Votes | 7,816 | |
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See also
- Mississippi State Senate
- Mississippi State Senate District 18
- Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
- Mississippi State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Speedy Calvert on Facebook
- Speedy Calvert on Twitter
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
Current members of the Mississippi State Senate
Leadership
Senators
District 1
Michael McLendon (R)
District 2
David Parker (R)
District 3
Kathy Chism (R)
District 4
Rita Parks (R)
District 5
Daniel Sparks (R)
District 6
Chad McMahan (R)
District 7
Hob Bryan (D)
District 8
Benjamin Suber (R)
District 9
Nicole Boyd (R)
District 10
Neil Whaley (R)
District 11
Reginald Jackson (D)
District 12
Derrick Simmons (D)
District 13
Sarita Simmons (D)
District 14
Lydia Chassaniol (R)
District 15
Bart Williams (R)
District 16
District 17
Charles Younger (R)
District 18
Lane Taylor (R)
District 19
Kevin Blackwell (R)
District 20
Josh Harkins (R)
District 21
District 22
Joseph Thomas (D)
District 23
Briggs Hopson (R)
District 24
Vacant
District 25
Walter Michel (R)
District 26
Vacant
District 27
Hillman Frazier (D)
District 28
Sollie Norwood (D)
District 29
David Blount (D)
District 30
Dean Kirby (R)
District 31
Tyler McCaughn (R)
District 32
Rod Hickman (D)
District 33
Jeff Tate (R)
District 34
Juan Barnett (D)
District 35
Andy Berry (R)
District 36
Brian Rhodes (R)
District 37
Albert Butler (D)
District 38
Gary Brumfield (D)
District 39
Jason Barrett (R)
District 40
Angela Hill (R)
District 41
Joey Fillingane (R)
District 42
Robin Robinson (R)
District 43
Dennis DeBar (R)
District 44
John Polk (R)
District 45
Chris Johnson (R)
District 46
Philman Ladner (R)
District 47
Joseph Seymour (R)
District 48
Mike Thompson (R)
District 49
Joel Carter (R)
District 50
Scott DeLano (R)
District 51
Jeremy England (R)
District 52
Brice Wiggins (R)
Republican Party (36)
Democratic Party (14)
Vacancies (2)
