Terry Rogers II (Mississippi)

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Terry Rogers II

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 8, 2023

Education

High school

Quitman High School

Personal

Birthplace

Quitman, Miss.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Advocate

Contact

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Terry Rogers II (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 8, 2023.

Rogers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Terry Rogers II was born in Quitman, Mississippi. Rogers graduated from Quitman High School. His career experience includes working as an advocate. Rogers has been affiliated with NAACP Youth & College and the Young Democrats of America.

Elections

2023

See also: Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner election, 2023

General election

General election for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce

Incumbent Andy Gipson defeated Robert Bradford in the general election for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Gipson (R)	57.8	467,901
		Robert Bradford (D)	42.2	342,172

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 810,073
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce

Robert Bradford defeated Bethany Hill and Terry Rogers II in the Democratic primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce on August 8, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Bradford	51.7	99,748
		Bethany Hill	26.0	50,203
		Terry Rogers II	22.3	42,991

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3	Total votes: 192,942
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Briggs (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce

Incumbent Andy Gipson advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce on August 8, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Gipson	100.0	351,194

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 351,194
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Endorsements

Rogers received the following endorsements.

• State Rep. Christopher Bell (D)
• State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III (D)
• Frmr. U.S. Rep. Ronnie Shows

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Terry Rogers II completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rogers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A hard working, smart, and one of the most active and mobilized young people in the United States & Mississippi. He’s supported by several members of the Mississippi legislative black caucus and the Mississippi Democratic Party. He spoke on the economic advantages not being addressed in the state of Mississippi such as the lack of knowledge of young Mississippians not knowing about the benefits of agriculture and the lack of information given too Mississippians. He says he will help do away with the 7% grocery tax which is the highest grocery tax in the United States for the poorest state in the us. He says he has a plan for all Mississippians to get cheaper products like eggs and dairy while boost the agricultural revenue. He has been awarded several awards in the past for community service and other things. He is a devout Christian and a true family man. He is the definition of Mississippi and a bright young man we can look too the future to lead.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I WILL WORK TO GET MISSISSIPPIANS BETTER GRANTS AND BETTER EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH MORE ABILITIES AND OPPURTUNITIES FOR YOUNGER FARMERS
• I WILL HELP PRICES OF DAIRY, MEAT, AND EGGS GO DOWN DRAMASTICALLY BY DOING AWAY WITH THE 7% GROCERY TAX WHICH IS THE HIGHEST IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE POOREST STATE IN THE U.S.
• WE CAN IMPROVE NUMBERS IN OUR STATE BY BRINGING FFA BACK IN SCHOOLS AND HELPING BRING MORE SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG STUDENTS.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING MISSISSIPPIANS GET A PEICE OF THE ECONOMIC PIE.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Several organizations and legislators as well as several county democratic party chairmen

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