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March 1, 2019: Taggart qualified to run for Attorney General in the August GOP primary.
August 6, 2019: Andy Taggart advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Mississippi. August 27, 2019: Lynn Fitch defeated Andy Taggart in the Republican primary runoff for Attorney General of Mississippi |
April 11, 2019: Jackson Free Press: Taggart Intends 'Crusade' Against Drugs as Attorney General
Republican Andy Taggart of Madison says he's running for Mississippi attorney general to wage a "crusade" against illegal drugs.
He and his wife, Karen, have spoken publicly about one their three sons, Brad Taggart, who struggled with drug problems before taking own life as a young adult.
Republican Andy Taggart of Madison says he's running for Mississippi attorney general to wage a "crusade" against illegal drugs.
He and his wife, Karen, have spoken publicly about one their three sons, Brad Taggart, who struggled with drug problems before taking own life as a young adult.
March 1, 2019: Clarion Ledger: Attorney General race gets surprise, high-profile GOP candidate on qualifying deadline
Longtime state Republican leader, attorney and author Andy Taggart confirmed Friday he has qualified to run for attorney general this year.
Taggart originally confirmed his run in a text to the Clarion Ledger, but had little immediate comment beyond, "Public announcement at the appropriate time."
Longtime state Republican leader, attorney and author Andy Taggart confirmed Friday he has qualified to run for attorney general this year.
Taggart originally confirmed his run in a text to the Clarion Ledger, but had little immediate comment beyond, "Public announcement at the appropriate time."
Jan 11, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Gov. Phil Bryant Promises 'More of the Same' in Next Term
Phil Bryant is probably as popular a political figure statewide in Mississippi as I have observed in my life," said Andy Taggart, a Republican lawyer and political historian.
Phil Bryant is probably as popular a political figure statewide in Mississippi as I have observed in my life," said Andy Taggart, a Republican lawyer and political historian.
Dec 9, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Presidential primaries
Ohio Governor John Kasich previously announced Andy Taggart, former Chief of Staff to Governor Kirk Fordice, along with U.S. Representative Gregg Harper and former U.S. Senator Trent Lott, will lead his campaign efforts in Mississippi.
Ohio Governor John Kasich previously announced Andy Taggart, former Chief of Staff to Governor Kirk Fordice, along with U.S. Representative Gregg Harper and former U.S. Senator Trent Lott, will lead his campaign efforts in Mississippi.
Mar 10, 2015: Bolivar Commercial: Mississippians voice concerns on prisons
The co-chairs of the task force are Andy Taggart, an attorney and former chief of staff to former Gov. Kirk Fordice, and Judge Robert Gibbs, an attorney and former Circuit Judge for the Seventh Judicial District of Mississippi.
The co-chairs of the task force are Andy Taggart, an attorney and former chief of staff to former Gov. Kirk Fordice, and Judge Robert Gibbs, an attorney and former Circuit Judge for the Seventh Judicial District of Mississippi.
Mar 1, 2015: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Mississippi GOP Establishment Jabs McDaniel, Insults Tea Party Over LG Race
Furthermore, it is disappointing to see my old friend Andy Taggart talk of candidates ‘chickening out’ when he himself sat down with me and had hoped to sit down with Senator McDaniel in order to gain access to the coalitions we built during the 2014 campaign for his own desired run for Attorney General. The Tea Party and conservative coalitions weren’t such a small thing to him then.”
Furthermore, it is disappointing to see my old friend Andy Taggart talk of candidates ‘chickening out’ when he himself sat down with me and had hoped to sit down with Senator McDaniel in order to gain access to the coalitions we built during the 2014 campaign for his own desired run for Attorney General. The Tea Party and conservative coalitions weren’t such a small thing to him then.”
Feb 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Families of victims and inmates, others invited to speak about MDOC
"The task force is interested in hearing real-life experiences from Mississippians, including these groups directly affected by the management of the Department of Corrections," co-chairman Andy Taggart, an attorney and former chief of staff to Gov. Kirk Fordice, said in a statement Wednesday.
"The task force is interested in hearing real-life experiences from Mississippians, including these groups directly affected by the management of the Department of Corrections," co-chairman Andy Taggart, an attorney and former chief of staff to Gov. Kirk Fordice, said in a statement Wednesday.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Taggart announces decision on AG race
Republican Andy Taggart has announced he will not run for attorney general this year, "After much thought and deliberation, and on the heels of the prayers of many."
Republican Andy Taggart has announced he will not run for attorney general this year, "After much thought and deliberation, and on the heels of the prayers of many."
Dec 30, 2014: Madison County Online: Taggart: More transparency needed over contracts
While initial recommendations by a task force reviewing state contract practices were solely made on the state level, "transparency and competition are always good for government procurement at any level," said Andy Taggart of Madison, co-chairman.
While initial recommendations by a task force reviewing state contract practices were solely made on the state level, "transparency and competition are always good for government procurement at any level," said Andy Taggart of Madison, co-chairman.
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
If Hood were to bow out as AG — or maybe even if he doesn't — potential GOP challengers abound, including Republican Party patriarch Andy Taggart, state Rep. Mark Baker, metro area District Attorney Michael Guest, Coast DA Tony Lawrence, McDaniel, Watson and Hosemann. Pretty much any Republican with a law degree would consider the possibility.
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Republican state Rep. Mark Baker and Andy Taggart, GOP leader, author and former chief of staff to Gov. Kirk Fordice, are still testing the waters on a challenge to Hood for attorney general.
July 10, 2014: WLOX: MCDANIEL: I am not a sore loser
Political author and analyst Andy Taggart says the last two weeks are the strangest he's seen. "Mississippians who are generally a patient and forgiving people do run out of patience at some point," described Taggart. "And particularly where it becomes quite clear that one candidate has won and one has lost."
If Hood were to bow out as AG — or maybe even if he doesn't — potential GOP challengers abound, including Republican Party patriarch Andy Taggart, state Rep. Mark Baker, metro area District Attorney Michael Guest, Coast DA Tony Lawrence, McDaniel, Watson and Hosemann. Pretty much any Republican with a law degree would consider the possibility.
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Republican state Rep. Mark Baker and Andy Taggart, GOP leader, author and former chief of staff to Gov. Kirk Fordice, are still testing the waters on a challenge to Hood for attorney general.
July 10, 2014: WLOX: MCDANIEL: I am not a sore loser
Political author and analyst Andy Taggart says the last two weeks are the strangest he's seen. "Mississippians who are generally a patient and forgiving people do run out of patience at some point," described Taggart. "And particularly where it becomes quite clear that one candidate has won and one has lost."