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Mississippi lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2015
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The Mississippi lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 2015, following a primary on August 4, 2015. Incumbent Tate Reeves (R) was first elected in 2011 and won re-election in 2015.[1][2]
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Mississippi state law stipulates that an individual can only participate in a party's primary if he or she "intends to support the nominations made in the primary" in which he or she participates. However, this is generally considered an unenforceable requirement. Consequently, Mississippi's primary is effectively open.[3][4]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Candidates
General election
Tate Reeves (Incumbent)
[5][6]
Tim Johnson[5][6]
Ron Williams[5][6]
Rosa B. Williams[5][6]
Lost in the primary
Alisha Nelson McElhenney[5][6]
Jelanie Barr[5][6]
Declined to run
Chris McDaniel - Mississippi State Senator, representing District 42[7][8]
Results
General
| Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tim Johnson | 36.1% | 259,008 | |
| Republican |  Tate Reeves Incumbent |
60.3% | 433,382 | |
| Libertarian | Ron Williams | 2.3% | 16,317 | |
| Reform | Rosa B. Williams | 1.3% | 9,480 | |
| Total Votes | 718,187 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State | ||||
Primary
Democratic
Johnson defeated Barr in the Democratic primary; he faced incumbent Tate Reeves (R) and challengers Rosa B. Williams (I) and Ron Williams (L) in the general election.[6]
| Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Tim Johnson |
75.8% | 221,334 | ||
| Jelanie Barr | 24.2% | 70,543 | ||
| Total Votes | 291,877 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State. | ||||
Republican
Incumbent Reeves defeated Nelson McElhenney in the Republican primary and faced challengers Tim Johnson (D), Rosa B. Williams (I) and Ron Williams (L) in the general election.[6]
| Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi Republican Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Tate Reeves |
82.5% | 225,192 | ||
| Alisha Nelson McElhenney | 17.5% | 47,780 | ||
| Total Votes | 272,972 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State. | ||||
Key deadlines
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2015 | Filing deadline for party primary and independent candidates for the primary and general elections |
| March 3, 2015 | Deadline for delivery of candidate lists from state parties to Mississippi Secretary of State |
| July 3, 2015 | Voter registration deadline for primary |
| August 4, 2015 | Primary election |
| August 25, 2015 | Primary runoff (if necessary) |
| October 3, 2015 | Voter registration deadline for general election |
| November 3, 2015 | General election |
| November 13, 2015 | Canvass of Returns and Declaration of Results by County Election Commission(s)[9] |
Voter registration
For full information about voting in Mississippi, contact the state election agency.
Voters in Mississippi can register to vote by filling out registration forms at county clerk offices. The Mississippi Secretary of State also offers a mail-in application that must be accompanied by a copy of a government-issued photo ID, utility bill, paycheck or bank statement. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is also capable of handling voter registration as part of driver's license applications. Residents can register to vote up to 30 days prior to the next election.[10]
The following qualifications must be met to successfully register to vote in Mississippi:[10]
☐ U.S. citizenship
☐ At least 18 years old by the next general election
☐ Residency in Mississippi and county of registration for at least 30 days
☐ Not under order of imprisonment for felony conviction
☐ Have not been judged "mentally incompetent" in court
Polls
Hypothetical general election match-ups
| Mississippi Lieutenant Governor: four-way race | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Tate Reeves* (R) | Tim Johnson (D) | Ron Williams (L) | Rosa B. Williams (Reform) | Undecided | Margin of error | Sample size | ||||||||||||
| Mason-Dixon Poll (April 21-23, 2015) | 54% | 33% | 2% | 1% | 10% | +/-4.0 | 625 | ||||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
Note: An asterisk (*) denotes incumbent status.
Campaign finance
Pre-election report (July 1, 2015 - July 25, 2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $131,919.67 and spent a total of $27,562.52 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on July 28, 2015.[11]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Tate Reeves |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $3,032,074.16 | $191,286.77 | $94,634.91 | $3,135,346.02 |
| Alisha Nelson McElhenney |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $- | $825.00 | $3,979.46 | $876.45 |
| Jelanie Barr |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Tim Johnson |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $65,425.26 | $60,192.10 | $71,051.85 | $54,565.51 |
| Rosa B. Williams |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Grand Total Raised | $131,919.67 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $27,562.52 | ||||
Third periodic report (June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $451,763 and spent a total of $72,664.32 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on July 1, 2015.[12]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Tate Reeves |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $2,630,369.95 | $439,163.00 | $38,458.79 | $3,032,074.16 |
| Alisha Nelson McElhenney |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $6,377.42 | $350.00 | $2,358.00 | $4,252.58 |
| Jelanie Barr |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $- | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Tim Johnson |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $85,022.79 | $11,250.00 | $30,847.53 | $65,425.26 |
| Rosa B. Williams |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grand Total Raised | $451,763 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $72,664.32 | ||||
Second periodic report (May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $349,818 and spent a total of $85,975.95 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on June 26, 2015.[13]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Tate Reeves |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $2,422,291.38 | $282,458.00 | $75,379.43 | $2,630,369.95 |
| Alisha Nelson McElhenney |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $6,578.42 | $710.00 | $1,338.00 | $6,377.42 |
| Jelanie Barr |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $0.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | $−80.00 |
| Tim Johnson |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $27,551.31 | $66,650.00 | $9,178.52 | $85,022.79 |
| Rosa B. Williams |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grand Total Raised | $349,818 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $85,975.95 | ||||
First periodic report (Jan. 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $324,404.55 and spent a total of $220,593.49 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 8, 2015.[14]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Tate Reeves |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $2,353,379.67 | $276,101.13 | $205,819.80 | $2,422,291.38 |
| Alisha Nelson McElhenney |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $0.00 | $6,578.42 | $0.00 | $6,578.42 |
| Jelanie Barr |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $600 | $0.00 | $600 | $0.00 |
| Tim Johnson |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $0.00 | $41,525.00 | $13,973.69 | $27,551.31 |
| Rosa B. Williams |
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | $0.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $0.00 |
| Grand Total Raised | $324,404.55 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $220,593.49 | ||||
Duties
The lieutenant governor is president of the Mississippi Senate and presides over that body, only voting to break a tie. Compared to the lieutenant governors in other states, Mississippi's has a great deal of power concerning the state senate. The lieutenant governor has the sole ability to appoint members, vice-chairmen, and chairmen to the various Senate committees, regardless of each party's strength in the chamber.
In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of the governor, the lieutenant governor assumes the higher office. Also, if the governor is out of state, then the lieutenant governor can act in the governor's place.
Past elections
2011
| Mississippi Lieutenant Governor, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tate Reeves |
80.3% | 644,205 | |
| Reform | Tracella Lou O'Hara Hill | 19.7% | 157,547 | |
| Total Votes | 801,752 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State | ||||
2007
| Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, 2007 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Phil Bryant Incumbent |
58.6% | 431,747 | |
| Democratic | Jamie Franks, Jr. | 41.4% | 305,409 | |
| Total Votes | 737,156 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State | ||||
2003
| Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, 2003 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Amy Tuck |
61% | 542,129 | |
| Democratic | Barbara Blackmom | 37.1% | 329,454 | |
| Reform | Anna J. Reives | 2% | 17,481 | |
| Total Votes | 889,064 | |||
| Election results via Mississippi Secretary of State | ||||
Recent news
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See also
- Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
- State executive official elections, 2015
- Mississippi state executive official elections, 2015
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, "About," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ WHLT News, "Mississippi 2015 State General Election Results," November 3, 2015
- ↑ NCSL,"State Primary Election Types," accessed February 6, 2024
- ↑ Ballotpedia research conducted December 26, 2013, through January 3, 2014, researching and analyzing various state websites and codes.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Candidate Qualifying List," accessed July 24, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Associated Press, "Mississippi - Summary Vote Results," August 04, 2015 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "ap" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ The Clarion-Ledger, "McDaniel ponders lt. gov. bid," February 17, 2015
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Timeline: Senator Chris McDaniel, Government Official," accessed February 18, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Mississippi Election Calendar," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Mississippi Secretary of State, "Voter Registration Information," accessed December 12, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Filings," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Filings," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Filings," accessed June 26, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Filings," May 8, 2015
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