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Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Reports Filed in Mississippi

By: Frank Corder - August 2, 2023
Campaign Election 2023

See where statewide and state commission candidates stand in terms of campaign finances ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election.

Candidates for state offices in this year’s Mississippi elections were required to file updated campaign finance reports in the lead up to the Primary Election on August 8th. These reports account for activity between July 1 and July 29.

Below is a rundown of the latest campaign finance filings from each statewide and state commission candidate as filed by their campaigns with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office. You can compare the candidates’ latest filing with the previous filing from June 9th here.

Click on the candidate’s name to be redirected to their updated filing. Some reports either have not been filed at the time of this article or may not yet be loaded on the Secretary of State’s website.

Governor

  • Republican
  • Democrat
    • Brandon Presley
      • Raised this period: $1.1 million
      • Cash on hand: $1.5 million
  • Independent
    • Gwendolyn Gray – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

Lt. Governor

  • Republican
  • Democrat
    • D. Ryan Grover – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

Attorney General

  • Republican
    • Lynn Fitch (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Democrat
    • Greta Martin
      • Raised this period: $9,300
      • Cash on hand: $8,700

Secretary of State

  • Republican
    • Michael Watson (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Democrat
    • Shuwaski Young – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

State Treasurer

  • Republican
    • David McRae (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Democrat
    • Addie Green – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner

  • Republican
    • Andy Gipson (incumbent)
      • Raised this period: $13,000
      • Cash on hand: $182,000
  • Democrat
    • Robert Bradford – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
    • Bethany Hill
      • Raised this period: $900
      • Cash on hand: $733
    • Terry Rogers – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

State Auditor

  • Republican
    • Shad White (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Democrat

Insurance Commissioner

  • Republican
    • Mike Chaney (incumbent)
      • Raised this period: $16,000
      • Cash on hand: $253,000
    • Mitch Young – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Democrat
    • Bruce Burton – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

Public Service Commissioners

Northern District

  • Republican
    • Chris Brown – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
    • Tanner Newman
      • Raised this period: $47,000
      • Cash on hand: $43,000

Central District

  • Republican
    • Brent Bailey (incumbent)
      • Raised this period: $7,700
      • Cash on hand: $30,000
  • Democrat

Southern District

  • Republican
    • Dane Maxwell (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
    • Nelson Wayne Carr
      • Raised this period: $54,000
      • Cash on hand: $31,000

Transportation Commissioners

Northern District

  • Republican
    • John Caldwell (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

Central District

  • Republican
    • Rickey Pennington Jr. – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Democrat
    • Willie Simmons (incumbent) – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

Southern District

  • Republican
    • Charles Busby – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-
  • Independent
    • Steven Brian Griffin – No New Report Showing
      • Raised this period: $-
      • Cash on hand: $-

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This article will be updated to reflect the most recent filings once all reports have been loaded on the Secretary of State’s website.

About the Author(s)
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Frank Corder

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For nearly two decades, he has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com