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Ezell picks up MS04 runoff endorsements from all of the other Republican challengers to Palazzo

By: Frank Corder - June 9, 2022

Incumbent Congressman Palazzo finished with 32% of the vote in Tuesday’s Republican Primary that featured 6 challengers. 

On Thursday, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell was joined in Gulfport by four of the five other Republican Primary challengers in the 4th Congressional District for a press conference where each of the former candidates endorsed Ezell’s campaign in the June 28th Runoff against incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo.

While all of the challengers were not able to attend the press conference, Ezell started the event by saying he has spoken to each of them, and they have all offered their endorsement in the runoff.

This comes on the heels of Wednesday’s endorsement by third-place finisher Clay Wagner.

READ MORE: Ezell picks up runoff endorsement from Wagner

Congressman Palazzo won 32% of the vote in the Tuesday Midterm Primary while Ezell pulled in 25% and Wagner gained 22%. The other 21% was spread between State Senator Brice Wiggins, Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyanton and Kidron Peterson.

In announcing their endorsement of Ezell, the other candidates each voiced that Tuesday’s vote showed the 4th District was ready for a change.

Ezell released a new TV and web ad on Wednesday, saying he is the clear choice between he and Palazzo. The ad calls attention to Palazzo’s ethics inquiry into the use of campaign funds while highlighting Ezell’s law enforcement background.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com