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Cassidy, Guest, others face off in Tuesday election

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2 years ago

June 27, 2022

Vote Tuesday: Hotly contested Republican runoffs in Mississippi

by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today
June 27, 2022

Mississippi voters return to the polls on Tuesday to decide three Republican primaries in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th congressional districts.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Any voter who voted in the June 7 Republican primary or who was registered but did not vote can cast a ballot on Tuesday. Only those who voted in a Democratic primary on June 7, or were not registered to vote before the deadline for the primary, are prohibited from voting.

In the 3rd and 4th districts, incumbent Republican congressmen face challengers who forced them into runoffs, and the races are hotly contested for seats expected to remain in GOP control. In the 2nd District, a crowded field of Republican primary candidates brought a runoff, although the seat is not expected to flip from Democratic in November.

In the 3rd central Mississippi district, Rep. Michael Guest faces challenger Navy veteran Michael Cassidy. Any voter registered before the June 7 primary deadline can vote in this runoff Tuesday, since there was no Democratic primary then.

In the 4th southern Mississippi district, 12-year incumbent Rep. Steven Palazzo faces challenger Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell.

In the 2nd District, Republicans Ronald Eller and Brian Flowers face off, with the winner challenging longtime incumbent Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in November.

The general election for Mississippi’s midterm congressional races will be Nov. 8.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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News anchor dropped after social media post telling Trump-haters supporting Harris: ‘Stay home, don’t vote’

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November 4, 2024

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www.foxnews.com – – 2024-11-04 11:51:00

SUMMARY: David “Dave” Elliott, a local news anchor for WLOX in Biloxi for nearly 40 years, was fired after expressing political views on social media. He revealed on Facebook that his termination was due to his political opinions, specifically mentioning a video where he advised people not to vote out of hatred for Donald Trump. Elliott characterized his social media posts as satire, distinguishing them from his professional work. He noted that the discussion with his station’s general manager about his dismissal was brief, and the topic of social media was raised. WLOX’s management declined to comment on the matter.

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National Women’s March held in Tupelo brings locals together

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2 days ago

November 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kaleb Green – 2024-11-02 22:19:00

SUMMARY: The Women’s March in Tupelo, Mississippi, joined national marches advocating for women’s rights, coinciding with events in Washington D.C. and other cities. Organized by Indivisible Northeast Mississippi, the march featured influential speakers who emphasized the importance of personal autonomy and women’s involvement in societal issues. Participants expressed gratitude for the event‘s significance in a small town, with speakers urging women to fight for their rights and control their own bodies. The message for young women included themes of independence and empowerment, encouraging them to pursue their goals bravely. The Tupelo march was part of a larger movement encompassing similar events in Jackson and Hattiesburg.

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‘Get Out to Vote’ rally encourages citizens to cast their ballots

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2 days ago

November 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-11-02 20:01:00

SUMMARY: Elected officials in Columbus, Mississippi, are promoting voter participation ahead of election day through a “Get Out to Vote” rally hosted by State Representative Kabir Karriem and District Supervisor Leroy Brooks. The event provided free food and drinks while emphasizing the significance of exercising voting rights. Karriem stressed the importance of voting, stating every citizen should participate. Brooks, reflecting on the historical struggles for voting rights, underscored that voting should be a natural part of civic engagement. The rally took place in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, encouraging community members to take action.

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