Magnolia State News

The NFIB Mississippi PAC has announced its endorsement of 30 incumbents for re-election to the state legislature. This decision is based on the candidates' records and their support of issues that impact small businesses throughout Mississippi. Comprised exclusively of NFIB members in the state, the PAC has thrown its support behind nine candidates for the Senate and 21 for the House of Representatives.

Dawn McVea, the NFIB State Director, remarked, "Our members support the candidates who support small businesses, and these 30 candidates have proven to our members they understand the challenges facing Main Street Mississippi." McVea indicated that the endorsed candidates have taken steps such as cutting individual income tax rates and passing significant tax reforms to foster an environment conducive to the growth and job creation opportunities for small businesses.

The support from NFIB Mississippi PAC is significant for the endorsed candidates, as small business owners and their employees are known to vote in large numbers and to advocate for voter turnout among their peers.

The list of Senate candidates who received endorsement includes David Parker (District 2), Rita Parks (District 4), Neil S. Whaley (District 10), Kevin Blackwell (District 19), Angela Burks Hill (District 40), Mike Seymour (District 47), Mike Thompson (District 48), Joel Carter (District 49), and Jeremy England (District 51).

House candidates endorsed by the PAC are William Tracy Arnold (District 3), Jody Steverson (District 4), Cedric Burnett (District 9), Clay Deweese (District 12), Jeff Hale (District 24), Carl Mickens (District 42), C. Scott Bounds (District 44), Willie Bailey (District 49), Bill Kinkade (District 52), Shanda Yates (District 64), Greg Holloway Sr. (District 76), Shane Barnett (District 86), Sam C. Mims V (District 97), Bill Pigott (District 99), Larry Byrd (District 104), Dale Goodin (District 105), Jeffery Guice (District 114), Kevin Felsher (District 117), Richard Bennett (District 120), Carolyn Crawford (District 121), and Brent Anderson (District 122).

The NFIB Mississippi PAC's backing is driven by the candidates’ past performance and stances on matters critical to small businesses, emphasizing their influence in political advocacy.