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Eller seeks to be GOP nominee when polls close Tuesday in MS02 runoff

By: Frank Corder - June 20, 2022

Eller won 33% of the vote on June 7th while Flowers pulled in 43%. Watch the interview.

Ron Eller joined Y’all Politics today ahead of the 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Runoff Election to talk about his campaign. Eller will face Brian Flowers in next Tuesday’s election.

This interview is part of a Y’all Politics series featuring all six runoff candidates in the June 28th election in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts.  Eller’s opponent, Flowers, will is scheduled to be on with Y’all Politics later this week.

Eller drew 33% of the vote on June 7th in the 4-man Primary race, with Flowers leading the pack with 43%.  Flowers was the Republican nominee in the 2nd District in the 2020 cycle.

Whoever wins on June 28th will move on as the Republican nominee and face incumbent Democrat Congressman Bennie Thompson who has held the seat for nearly 30 years.

Watch the interview with 2nd District candidate Ron Eller below.

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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