We asked the candidates to share their views on several issues such as infrastructure, police funding, public education and more. Here’s what they said:
Government
A Guest in a divided House: Mississippi’s newest congressman adjusts to life on Capitol Hill
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Guest, part of the biggest class of newcomers since 1933, says there are issues that aren’t highly partisan, police body cameras, military funding, agriculture and rural hospitals, where Democrats and Republicans can work together.
Election
Guest, incumbents favored in House races but challengers remain optimistic
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Reform Party candidates and an independent join GOP and Dems in Mississippi congressional races – all four Districts on the ballot Nov. 6.
Evans says he will work for whole district, Guest touts conservative values
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Voters at the Neshoba County Fair hear from the candidates why it matters who fills the open 3rd Congressional District House seat.
Election
Rankin County gives Guest, Republicans big boost in District 3
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Heavily GOP county is just one of the challenges Michael Evans faces, but Democrats feel they “have the right guy.”
Election
Guest a clear favorite after convincing win in GOP runoff; Hughes proud of effort
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Rankin County district attorney will face Democrat Michael Evans in the general election in November
Candidates mum on campaign spending strategy during final days
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The four candidates vying to win their party’s nominations in Tuesday’s runoff elections all have significant cash on hand.
Politics
Debate drama: Republican Party chapter turns up heat for congressional debate
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The Hinds County Republican Party announced a debate on Thursday, but apparently that’s news to at least one candidate
Politics
Top vote getters Sherman, Guest balk at debate invites
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After Tuesday, the No. 2 vote getters in two hotly contested races have asked for debates ahead of the June 26 runoff. Their opponents have not accepted.
Election
Michael Guest, Whit Hughes poised to take the gloves off in House GOP runoff
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Winner will face state Rep. Michael Evans, who won the Democratic primary.
Politics
This heated GOP primary is drawing little out-of-state cash
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A Mississippi Today analysis shows in-state donations dominating the 3rd congressional district Republican primary.
How much money have candidates raised in race to replace Rep. Gregg Harper?
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Six Republicans and two Democrats are running for Harper’s congressional seat
More candidates qualify in race to fill U.S. Rep. Harper’s seat
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Madison businessman Whit Hughes and Perry Parker of Seminary signed qualifying papers Wednesday, joining Michael Guest in what is expected to be a crowded GOP field