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Feb 20, 2023: Clarion Ledger: Early polling shows governor's race will be a challenge for Tate Reeves
That survey cannot be as troubling to Reeves as one in The Clarion-Ledger this month, conducted by political and social activists, showing Reeves behind Democratic challenger Brandon Presley’s 47-percent to Reeves’ 43-percent, with 10-percent undecided. The poll was run by Tulchin Research of San Francisco for the Southern Poverty Law Center and published Feb. 14 in the Jackson newspaper. Feb 17, 2023: Daily Journal: Democrats vote to strike Brandon Presley's opponents from primary ballot
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will be the Democratic Party's nominee for governor long before the party's August primary. The Mississippi Democratic Party's executive committee voted Thursday that Presley’s two opponents in the Democratic party primary — Gregory Wash and Bob Hickingbottom — did not met the requirements to run for governor, according to Bobby Sacus, the chairman of the party's elections committee. Jan 13, 2023: Mississippi Today: Rep. Bennie Thompson endorses Brandon Presley in governor’s race
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi’s longest serving congressional delegate and only Democrat in Washington, endorsed Brandon Presley on Thursday — the same day Presley announced his candidacy for governor. Jan 12, 2023: Clarion Ledger: What you need to know about Mississippi governor candidate Brandon Presley as he announces
Democrat Brandon Presley announced Thursday that he is running for governor of Mississippi. Here are some facts about the candidate Jan 10, 2023: New York Times: The Elections That Will Matter in 2023
Philip Gunn, Mississippi’s House speaker, has been coy about possible plans to enter the race after announcing in November that he would not seek re-election to the Legislature. Among the other Republicans whose names have been bandied about is Michael Watson, the secretary of state. But Mr. Reeves is the only Republican to have filed so far; the deadline is Feb. 1. A Democrat hasn’t been elected governor of Mississippi in two decades, since a contest was decided by the Legislature because the winning candidate did not receive a majority of votes. Not surprisingly, few Democrats have stepped forward to run. One name to watch is Brandon Presley, a public service commissioner. Mr. Presley is a relative of Elvis Presley, who was from Tupelo, Miss., according to Mississippi Today, a nonprofit news website. Mar 4, 2022: WTVA: Presley calling on Biden to appoint Mississippians to TVA Board
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants President Joe Biden to appoint at least two Mississippians to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. Dec 12, 2021: Mississippi Today: Can Brandon Presley be the statewide winner Democrats can’t seem to find?
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley cited the red letters in the Bible (those of Jesus) as he spoke of the need to use some of the billions in Mississippi’s federal funds to ensure all Mississippians have access to high speed internet and safe public water systems. Presley, speaking this week in Jackson, cited studies indicating people suffering from addictions during the COVID-19 pandemic had a much better chance to succeed if they could access online counseling. Presley said he is not saying a good internet connection will end the problem of addiction, “but I am saying if we believe the red letters in the good book, there ought to be enough of us to say we care about putting those tools in our people’s hands… Nov 19, 2021: Mississippi Today: Cable giants, Mississippi electric cooperatives battle over federal broadband dollars
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley and PSC staff Director Sally Doty testified to the Senate committee that the electric co-ops and small rural phone companies that received the earlier round of funds have laid thousands of miles of fiber optics and hooked up thousands of households. Bigger Pie Forum: Public Service Commissioner Presley Requests Federal Investigation of AT&T A state regulator wants an investigation into whether AT&T is spending properly $283.78 million in federal funds designed to help improve broadband access in Mississippi. Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley issued an investigative subpoena on September 11, asking AT&T’s Mississippi subsidiary to provide information on how it is utilizing Connect America, a federal grant program run by the Federal Communications Commission that can be used for network infrastructure construction and upgrades. The PSC also has requested the FCC perform a full audit on how AT&T has spent the federal funds. Presley’s subpoena is asking the company how many of the 133,000 rural homes in areas that the FCC requires AT&T to provide service by the end of the year are subscribing. AT&T has provided the subpoenaed data to the PSC. 10.14.20. Public Utilities Fortnightly: Mississippi PSC: Chair Brandon Presley
The PUF team received a warm welcome in the Magnolia State as we had made our way to Jackson. The Mississippi Public Service Commission is housed near the state Capitol in the beautiful art deco E.T. Woolfolk state office building. Those we were fortunate to engage with are excited about their jobs. Learn what the new President of NARUC, Mississippi Chair Brandon Presley has to say. Yes, he is related to Elvis!11.1.19 Sept 8, 2014: Gulf Live: Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants inquiry into power co-ops' lack of refunds
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants the utility regulator to investigate whether some electric power associations are holding money they should refund to their member-owners. Presley, a Democrat, said Monday that he plans to ask the Public Service Commission at its Tuesday meeting to launch a formal inquiry. Michael Callahan, CEO of the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi, pledged to work with the commission to examine the issue. Mar 10, 2016: Monroe County Journal: Presley alerts public of PSC impersonation scam
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants consumers to be aware of a serious telephone scam which uses the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s name as bait to obtain money and personal information from victims, according to a press release. Jan 7, 2016: MBJ: ANALYSIS — Presley, at the helm of utility regulator, could get his chance
Brandon Presley has never been shy and retiring. But with a second Democrat coming onto the Mississippi Public Service Commission, the Northern District commissioner will likely take center stage at the utility regulatory agency. Jan 5, 2016: Sun Herald: New PSC board grants Mississippi Power fuel-cost reduction
This was the first meeting for the new commission, which now is chaired by Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley. Dec 3, 2015: jackson Free Press: Presley: Net-Metering Rules Pass Public Service Commission
The Mississippi Public Service Commission's Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley issued the following statement about the approval of the state's first net-metering rule: Dec 3, 2015: MPB: State Utility Regulators Make Mississippi Power Partial Rate Increase Permanent
Bradon Presley is the Commissioner for the Northern District. He says yesterday's agreement only takes into account those areas of the plant currently deemed operational. Nov 4, 2015: Monroe Journal: New and existing faces to fill county seats following election results
For the Northern District Public Service Commissioner race, Democrat incumbent Brandon Presley of Nettleton defeated Republican opponent Mike Maynard. Presley received 8,308 votes, or 77.64 percent, compared to Maynard’s 2,386 votes, or 22.3 percent. |
Commissioner Brandon Presley was elected Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi in 2007, re-elected in 2011, 2015 and most recently in 2019 without opposition. Elected to the Public Service Commission at age 30, he was the youngest Commissioner ever elected in Mississippi. Prior to his election to the Public Service Commission, he served as Mayor of Nettleton from 2001 to 2007, having been elected at the age of 23, making him one of the youngest mayors in Mississippi history.
Commissioner Presley was elected in November 2019 to serve as the President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), which is composed of regulatory commissioners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. He has also served as President of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, which is composed of Public Service Commissioners from the eleven (11) Southern States and Puerto Rico. He is a member of the board of directors of NARUC and serves on multiple NARUC boards and committees. He is co-vice chair of the NARUC Committee on Gas, a member of the Committee on Telecommunications and the International Relations Committee. He is a former member of the board of directors of the National Regulatory Research Institute (NNRI). Commissioner Presley currently serves on the advisory committee for the New Mexico’s State University Center for Public Utilities and is serving his second term on the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Financial Research Institute Advisory Board. He is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School program for State and Local Government Executives. Commissioner Presley, 44, is a lifelong resident of Nettleton, where he is a member of the Enon Primitive Baptist Church. He is past-President and current member of the Nettleton Lions Club and is a member of the Nettleton Civitan Club. 
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November 2019: American Gas Magazine
​Cover Story: Prepared to Serve
As the new president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Brandon Presley brings vast experience from serving both his home state of Mississippi and the nation. In this exclusive interview, we talk to Presley about his goals as president and the outlook for the utility industry in 2020.
March 9, 2022: Clarksdale Press Register: PRESLEY CALLS ON BIDEN TO APPOINT MISSISSIPPIANS TO TVA BOARD VACANCIES Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is calling on President Joe Biden to appoint, at minimum, two Mississippians to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). In a letter today to President Biden and sent to Mississippi’s congressional delegation, Presley pointed out that the current seven-member board has no representation from Mississippi, although the Magnolia State is the second largest state, in terms of territory, within the TVA boundaries. The Tennessee Valley Authority, created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, serves wholesale electricity to publicly owned power distributors in portions of seven states. “It’s only right and just that Mississippi be adequately and proportionally represented on the TVA Board of Directors given our state being the second largest territory in the TVA region." said Presley. "President Biden should use this opportunity to give Mississippians a voice on this board.” Jan 12, 2023
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Nov 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Pender: 42 vote was disaster averted, not GOP victory
Democrat Brandon Presley handily won Northern District public service commissioner Tuesday. He’s the closest thing to a rock star (Hood excepted) the party has. At this point he’s the flagging party’s main hope to try to turn the red tide.
Democrat Brandon Presley handily won Northern District public service commissioner Tuesday. He’s the closest thing to a rock star (Hood excepted) the party has. At this point he’s the flagging party’s main hope to try to turn the red tide.
Sept 25, 2015: WDAM: Presley: small business incentives save businesses over $1M
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced that due to the success of Commission-led small business aid programs with the state’s largest investor-owned utilities, small businesses across the state have saved over one million dollars in less than four years.
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced that due to the success of Commission-led small business aid programs with the state’s largest investor-owned utilities, small businesses across the state have saved over one million dollars in less than four years.
Aug 13, 2015: MBJ: PSC grants Mississippi Power interim rate hike
Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley, a Nettleton Democrat, opposed the increase, consistent with his longtime opposition to the Kemper plant. However, Presley said he recognized the company is in financial difficulty.
Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley, a Nettleton Democrat, opposed the increase, consistent with his longtime opposition to the Kemper plant. However, Presley said he recognized the company is in financial difficulty.
July 8, 2015: WTVA: Presley to discuss expanding natural gas service
Commissioner Brandon Presley is holding the meeting at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Tishomingo Community Center.
Commissioner Brandon Presley is holding the meeting at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Tishomingo Community Center.
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Mar 26, 2015: MBJ: Law to bolster utilities’ economic development efforts gets mixed reactions
Brandon Presley, commissioner for north Mississippi, said that it is a “tool that we will use very judiciously and make sure that we are very careful to protect ratepayer interests.”
Brandon Presley, commissioner for north Mississippi, said that it is a “tool that we will use very judiciously and make sure that we are very careful to protect ratepayer interests.”
Mar 26, 2015: MBJ: Law to bolster utilities’ economic development efforts gets mixed reactions
Brandon Presley, commissioner for north Mississippi, said that it is a “tool that we will use very judiciously and make sure that we are very careful to protect ratepayer interests.”
Mar 25, 2015: The Star Herald: Presley holding Q&A in Kosciusko
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Questions and Answers Session on Monday, March 30 at the Attala County Courthouse.
Brandon Presley, commissioner for north Mississippi, said that it is a “tool that we will use very judiciously and make sure that we are very careful to protect ratepayer interests.”
Mar 25, 2015: The Star Herald: Presley holding Q&A in Kosciusko
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Questions and Answers Session on Monday, March 30 at the Attala County Courthouse.
Mar 25, 2015: The Star Herald: Presley holding Q&A in Kosciusko
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Questions and Answers Session on Monday, March 30 at the Attala County Courthouse.
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Questions and Answers Session on Monday, March 30 at the Attala County Courthouse.
Feb 28, 2015: DeSoto Times: State races shape up
In the race for Northern District Transportation Commissioner incumbent Democrat Brandon Presley will face Mike Maynard, a republican of Tupelo in the general election
In the race for Northern District Transportation Commissioner incumbent Democrat Brandon Presley will face Mike Maynard, a republican of Tupelo in the general election
Feb 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Presley won't be among Congressional candidates
But Presley won't be among the candidates running. "I care too much about Mississippi to go to Washington and get bogged down in that mess," Presley told me this morning. "My focus has always been on Mississippi government, and that's where I want to keep it."
But Presley won't be among the candidates running. "I care too much about Mississippi to go to Washington and get bogged down in that mess," Presley told me this morning. "My focus has always been on Mississippi government, and that's where I want to keep it."
Feb 28, 2015: DeSoto Times: State races shape up
In the race for Northern District Transportation Commissioner incumbent Democrat Brandon Presley will face Mike Maynard, a republican of Tupelo in the general election.
In the race for Northern District Transportation Commissioner incumbent Democrat Brandon Presley will face Mike Maynard, a republican of Tupelo in the general election.
Feb 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Presley won't be among Congressional candidates
But Presley won't be among the candidates running. "I care too much about Mississippi to go to Washington and get bogged down in that mess," Presley told me this morning. "My focus has always been on Mississippi government, and that's where I want to keep it."
But Presley won't be among the candidates running. "I care too much about Mississippi to go to Washington and get bogged down in that mess," Presley told me this morning. "My focus has always been on Mississippi government, and that's where I want to keep it."
Jan 26, 2015: Mississippi Political Pulse: Mike’s Missives: Poll Shows Northern Mississippi Loves Its “Big Hunk O’ Presley”
Northern District Brandon Presley, a friend of the PULSE, is in a strong position as he heads into re-election to a third term. The Democrat from Nettleton has been on the Public Service Commission since 2007 and continues to be one of the most popular elected officials in Mississippi.
Northern District Brandon Presley, a friend of the PULSE, is in a strong position as he heads into re-election to a third term. The Democrat from Nettleton has been on the Public Service Commission since 2007 and continues to be one of the most popular elected officials in Mississippi.
Jan 20, 2015: DeSoto Times: Presley pushes for rate relief
Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has been active in local circles, and will continue to make the rounds of engagements in the area he represents on the state body.
Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has been active in local circles, and will continue to make the rounds of engagements in the area he represents on the state body.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Election-Year Politicking Starts
Brandon Presley, a Democrat who serves as Northern District commissioner on the Mississippi Service Commission, recently announced that he would run for another term on the PSC. Presley, whose name had been floating around as a possible Democratic challenger to Bryant, could have given the governor a run for his money given Presley's populist appeal and name recognition (he is a cousin of rock legend Elvis Presley).
Brandon Presley, a Democrat who serves as Northern District commissioner on the Mississippi Service Commission, recently announced that he would run for another term on the PSC. Presley, whose name had been floating around as a possible Democratic challenger to Bryant, could have given the governor a run for his money given Presley's populist appeal and name recognition (he is a cousin of rock legend Elvis Presley).
Jan 6, 2015: Mississippi Watchdog: Switchover at Mississippi PSC could have consequences for Kemper
The three-commissioner PSC that would rule on the plant’s prudency is in a state of flux. The Northern District Commissioner, Democrat Brandon Presley, is announced he’s running for a third term. The popular Democrat was considered the top choice to face Gov. Phil Bryant, but eschewed a run for the state’s highest office.
The three-commissioner PSC that would rule on the plant’s prudency is in a state of flux. The Northern District Commissioner, Democrat Brandon Presley, is announced he’s running for a third term. The popular Democrat was considered the top choice to face Gov. Phil Bryant, but eschewed a run for the state’s highest office.
Jan 26, 2015: Mississippi Political Pulse: Mike’s Missives: Poll Shows Northern Mississippi Loves Its “Big Hunk O’ Presley”
Northern District Brandon Presley, a friend of the PULSE, is in a strong position as he heads into re-election to a third term. The Democrat from Nettleton has been on the Public Service Commission since 2007 and continues to be one of the most popular elected officials in Mississippi.
Jan 20, 2015: DeSoto Times: Presley pushes for rate relief
Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has been active in local circles, and will continue to make the rounds of engagements in the area he represents on the state body.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Election-Year Politicking Starts
Brandon Presley, a Democrat who serves as Northern District commissioner on the Mississippi Service Commission, recently announced that he would run for another term on the PSC. Presley, whose name had been floating around as a possible Democratic challenger to Bryant, could have given the governor a run for his money given Presley's populist appeal and name recognition (he is a cousin of rock legend Elvis Presley).
Jan 6, 2015: Mississippi Watchdog: Switchover at Mississippi PSC could have consequences for Kemper
The three-commissioner PSC that would rule on the plant’s prudency is in a state of flux. The Northern District Commissioner, Democrat Brandon Presley, is announced he’s running for a third term. The popular Democrat was considered the top choice to face Gov. Phil Bryant, but eschewed a run for the state’s highest office.
Northern District Brandon Presley, a friend of the PULSE, is in a strong position as he heads into re-election to a third term. The Democrat from Nettleton has been on the Public Service Commission since 2007 and continues to be one of the most popular elected officials in Mississippi.
Jan 20, 2015: DeSoto Times: Presley pushes for rate relief
Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has been active in local circles, and will continue to make the rounds of engagements in the area he represents on the state body.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Election-Year Politicking Starts
Brandon Presley, a Democrat who serves as Northern District commissioner on the Mississippi Service Commission, recently announced that he would run for another term on the PSC. Presley, whose name had been floating around as a possible Democratic challenger to Bryant, could have given the governor a run for his money given Presley's populist appeal and name recognition (he is a cousin of rock legend Elvis Presley).
Jan 6, 2015: Mississippi Watchdog: Switchover at Mississippi PSC could have consequences for Kemper
The three-commissioner PSC that would rule on the plant’s prudency is in a state of flux. The Northern District Commissioner, Democrat Brandon Presley, is announced he’s running for a third term. The popular Democrat was considered the top choice to face Gov. Phil Bryant, but eschewed a run for the state’s highest office.
Dec 31, 2014: NewsMS: Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley Seeking Third Term
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley says he plans on seeking reelection for a third term. Presley claims several people have urged him to run for governor or another office in 2015, but he says he wants to serve another four years as the northern district commissioner
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley says he plans on seeking reelection for a third term. Presley claims several people have urged him to run for governor or another office in 2015, but he says he wants to serve another four years as the northern district commissioner
Dec 30, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Brandon Presley says he isn't running for governor
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, considered by some as a rising Democratic political star, says he won't run for governor in 2015.
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, considered by some as a rising Democratic political star, says he won't run for governor in 2015.
Dec 27, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Good Guys of 2014: Brandon Presley (Commissioner for Mississippi Public Service Commission’s Northern District)
From a list being created at Watchdog.org:
From a list being created at Watchdog.org:
Dec 22, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Entergy plans three solar-power pilot projects
The pilot projects, the first to be sponsored by a utility, will be built in Senatobia, Jackson and Brookhaven, Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley said in a news release.
The pilot projects, the first to be sponsored by a utility, will be built in Senatobia, Jackson and Brookhaven, Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley said in a news release.
Dec 3, 2014: WTVA: Brandon Presley warns of IRS Scam
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is warning people about a phone scam that leads people to believe they were called by the IRS.
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is warning people about a phone scam that leads people to believe they were called by the IRS.
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
But Brandon Presley, Northern District public service commissioner and rising Democratic star, is champing at the bit for a gubernatorial run. He has populist appeal as a champion for consumers on the PSC, and he's been fundraising. He lacks name recognition outside north Mississippi, but he's working on that. If he can raise some cash, Presley could make a serious run.
Sept 8, 2014: Gulf Live: Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants inquiry into power co-ops' lack of refunds
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants the utility regulator to investigate whether some electric power associations are holding money they should refund to their member-owners.
Aug 20, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Brandon Presley Does Not Want Mississippi to be a Nuclear Waste Dump
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has reached out to President Barack Obama, Mississippi’s congressional delegation and other Washington leaders in an attempt to block any federal government attempts to dispose of the nation’s nuclear waste in Mississippi
But Brandon Presley, Northern District public service commissioner and rising Democratic star, is champing at the bit for a gubernatorial run. He has populist appeal as a champion for consumers on the PSC, and he's been fundraising. He lacks name recognition outside north Mississippi, but he's working on that. If he can raise some cash, Presley could make a serious run.
Sept 8, 2014: Gulf Live: Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants inquiry into power co-ops' lack of refunds
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants the utility regulator to investigate whether some electric power associations are holding money they should refund to their member-owners.
Aug 20, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Brandon Presley Does Not Want Mississippi to be a Nuclear Waste Dump
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has reached out to President Barack Obama, Mississippi’s congressional delegation and other Washington leaders in an attempt to block any federal government attempts to dispose of the nation’s nuclear waste in Mississippi
July 29, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Presley pressing utilities to extend small business incentives
In a series of letters sent to the heads of major Mississippi electric and natural gas utilities, Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is calling for the companies to extend the sign-up periods for new small businesses who want to take advantage of the companies’ small business incentive programs.
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Brandon Presley is the rising star of the state Democratic Party. Most politicos consider it a question of when, not if, the Northern District public service commissioner and former mayor of Nettleton will seek higher office, and his name comes up often for governor, lieutenant governor, you name it.
In a series of letters sent to the heads of major Mississippi electric and natural gas utilities, Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is calling for the companies to extend the sign-up periods for new small businesses who want to take advantage of the companies’ small business incentive programs.
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Brandon Presley is the rising star of the state Democratic Party. Most politicos consider it a question of when, not if, the Northern District public service commissioner and former mayor of Nettleton will seek higher office, and his name comes up often for governor, lieutenant governor, you name it.
Brandon E. Presley (born July 21, 1976) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who serves as the Commissioner for the Northern District of the Mississippi Public Service Commission. Presley served as the Mayor of Nettleton, Mississippi from 2001 to 2007. He was elected Public Service Commissioner in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.
Presley has advocated bringing internet access to rural areas of Mississippi and has opposed the planned Kemper Project. In 2014, he became Chairman of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Committee on Consumer Affairs. A populist with broad appeal, Presley is considered a "rising star" in the Mississippi Democratic Party and has been speculated as a candidate for numerous public offices in statewide elections. He had considered running for Governor of Mississippi in the 2015 election but is instead running for re-election. Presley, who is related to Elvis Presley, lost 216 pounds during 2013 and 201
Presley has advocated bringing internet access to rural areas of Mississippi and has opposed the planned Kemper Project. In 2014, he became Chairman of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Committee on Consumer Affairs. A populist with broad appeal, Presley is considered a "rising star" in the Mississippi Democratic Party and has been speculated as a candidate for numerous public offices in statewide elections. He had considered running for Governor of Mississippi in the 2015 election but is instead running for re-election. Presley, who is related to Elvis Presley, lost 216 pounds during 2013 and 201