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July 19, 2021: Magnolia State Live: State lawmaker about state’s rising coronavirus cases: “Well Mississippi- you wanted it here it is.”
A Mississippi lawmaker posted on social media that state residents are about to reap the “consequences of not getting vaccinated and poor mask wearing.” State Representative Jeramey Anderson from Mississippi’s 110th district posted his comments on Twitter. “Well Mississippi- you wanted it here it is,” Anderson posted. “This is ridiculous and the deaths that will definitely follow were completely avoidable.” Mar 24, 2021: WLOX: Moss Point mayoral candidates speak at public forum
All of the candidates want to improve the local economy and candidate Jeramey Anderson believes that starts with small businesses. “Directly reinvest in our small businesses and reengage our community and promoting the efforts to make our small businesses thrive,” said Anderson. “That in return help us leverage economic growth in mid to large scale companies.” |
Dec 6, 1991: Jeramey Anderson was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi,
Nov 6, 2018: Anderson finished second to Steven Palazzo in the general election.
November 11, 2020; Anderson announced that he would be running for mayor of Moss Point in the 2021 elections. |
Nov 11, 2020: Y'all Politics: State Rep. Jeramey Anderson (D) announces run for Mayor of Moss Point
State Representative Jeramey Anderson, a Democrat from House District 110, announced on Tuesday that he will run for Mayor of Moss Point in 2021. Anderson made the announcement as part of his ‘State of the District’ event.
State Representative Jeramey Anderson, a Democrat from House District 110, announced on Tuesday that he will run for Mayor of Moss Point in 2021. Anderson made the announcement as part of his ‘State of the District’ event.
Feb 9, 2020: Jackson Free Press: Reform By Any Other Name
Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Gulfport, is tackling criminal-justice reform from another angle: police accountability and transparency. Anderson's House Bill 790 would require the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to probe all officer-involved deaths. The state attorney general must then "determine whether the results of the investigation should be presented to the grand jury." If a grand jury is convened, the attorney general would then appoint a state attorney as a special prosecutor, formalizing the process for prosecuting unjustified police killings.
Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Gulfport, is tackling criminal-justice reform from another angle: police accountability and transparency. Anderson's House Bill 790 would require the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to probe all officer-involved deaths. The state attorney general must then "determine whether the results of the investigation should be presented to the grand jury." If a grand jury is convened, the attorney general would then appoint a state attorney as a special prosecutor, formalizing the process for prosecuting unjustified police killings.
Oct 26, 2018: WLOX: State Rep. Jeramey Anderson on WLOX News This Week
Democratic State Representative and 4th District Congressional candidate Jeramey Anderson joins us on WLOX News This Week as we look ahead to the General Election.
Oct 3, 2018: Jackson Free Press: Jeramey Anderson: ‘I’m a Democrat’
It's been a busy day for congressional candidate Jeramey Anderson. Earlier, he met with the family of Vernon Dahmer, the Forrest County civil-rights leader who died in 1966 after the Ku Klux Klan firebombed his home. Now, sitting at the local Shrimp Basket just across from the University of Southern Mississippi on Sept. 21, the 26-year-old state representative marvels at a supporter's Facebook comment.Jeramey Anderson (born December 6, 1991) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 110th district. Upon election in 2013, Anderson became the youngest African-American candidate to be elected to any legislature in the United States.
At the age of 16, Jeramey founded a non-profit organization known as the Foundation for a Brighter America, which is dedicated to serving as a mentoring organization to young boys ages 11-18. Now, he serves as the program's Executive Director.
Re-Elected in 2015 to the Mississippi House of Representatives; Elected to Mississippi House Democratic Leadership in 2016; Elected as Chairman of the Mississippi Future Joint Bipartisan Caucus; Serves on the Board of Let America Vote; Serves on the Board for YMCA of the Gulf Coast
Current Job: Mississippi House Representative for District 110
May 30, 2018: Jackson Free Press: Candidate Questionnaire: Jeramey Anderson
The Jackson Free Press reached out to all candidates in the four Mississippi Congressional districts who are listed on a primary election ballot on June 5, regardless of whether they had a challenger or not. Each candidate received the same five-question questionnaire. We've published their responses in full below, with minimal edits for editorial/reader clarity only. The JFP did not copyedit or line-edit candidate responses. The views expressed by candidates do not necessarily reflect the views of the JFP.
Nov 3, 2017: Jackson Free Press: Rep. Jeramey Anderson
Mississippi Rep. Jeramey Anderson of Escatawpa announced on Friday, Nov. 3, that he will seek the 2018 Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives.
Democratic State Representative and 4th District Congressional candidate Jeramey Anderson joins us on WLOX News This Week as we look ahead to the General Election.
Oct 3, 2018: Jackson Free Press: Jeramey Anderson: ‘I’m a Democrat’
It's been a busy day for congressional candidate Jeramey Anderson. Earlier, he met with the family of Vernon Dahmer, the Forrest County civil-rights leader who died in 1966 after the Ku Klux Klan firebombed his home. Now, sitting at the local Shrimp Basket just across from the University of Southern Mississippi on Sept. 21, the 26-year-old state representative marvels at a supporter's Facebook comment.Jeramey Anderson (born December 6, 1991) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 110th district. Upon election in 2013, Anderson became the youngest African-American candidate to be elected to any legislature in the United States.
At the age of 16, Jeramey founded a non-profit organization known as the Foundation for a Brighter America, which is dedicated to serving as a mentoring organization to young boys ages 11-18. Now, he serves as the program's Executive Director.
Re-Elected in 2015 to the Mississippi House of Representatives; Elected to Mississippi House Democratic Leadership in 2016; Elected as Chairman of the Mississippi Future Joint Bipartisan Caucus; Serves on the Board of Let America Vote; Serves on the Board for YMCA of the Gulf Coast
Current Job: Mississippi House Representative for District 110
May 30, 2018: Jackson Free Press: Candidate Questionnaire: Jeramey Anderson
The Jackson Free Press reached out to all candidates in the four Mississippi Congressional districts who are listed on a primary election ballot on June 5, regardless of whether they had a challenger or not. Each candidate received the same five-question questionnaire. We've published their responses in full below, with minimal edits for editorial/reader clarity only. The JFP did not copyedit or line-edit candidate responses. The views expressed by candidates do not necessarily reflect the views of the JFP.
Nov 3, 2017: Jackson Free Press: Rep. Jeramey Anderson
Mississippi Rep. Jeramey Anderson of Escatawpa announced on Friday, Nov. 3, that he will seek the 2018 Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives.
Rep. Steven Palazzo, a Republican from the Gulf Coast, has held the seat since 2011 and may face Republican challengers in the primary election before facing Anderson.
Nov 3, 2017: Mississippi Today: Jeramey Anderson, youngest state legislator, announces bid for Congress
State Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.
“In today’s society bipartisanship isn’t an option anymore – it is a requirement if we are to effectively confront the real crises facing not only our state but the nation as well,” Anderson said in a press release. “We’re leading the effort in our state to break through partisan gridlock to re-establish political cooperation and I would like to take that to Washington.”
Apr 20, 2017: Gulf Live: Amended bill by Rep. Jeramey Anderson changes ways of electing Moss Point School Board
An amendment to Senate Bill 2463 by Representative Jeramey Anderson will replace the current appointment system for Moss Point School Board members with an election process.SB2463 is an act to provide that in the Chickasaw County and Houston municipal separate school district there shall be an administrative consolidation into one school district to be designated as the Chickasaw County school district effective July 1, 2021.
Feb 3, 2016: NewsMs: House Minority Leaders Named
Rep. Jeramy Anderson is treasurer, and Rep. John Faulkner is Communications Liason.
Nov 3, 2017: Mississippi Today: Jeramey Anderson, youngest state legislator, announces bid for Congress
State Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.
“In today’s society bipartisanship isn’t an option anymore – it is a requirement if we are to effectively confront the real crises facing not only our state but the nation as well,” Anderson said in a press release. “We’re leading the effort in our state to break through partisan gridlock to re-establish political cooperation and I would like to take that to Washington.”
Apr 20, 2017: Gulf Live: Amended bill by Rep. Jeramey Anderson changes ways of electing Moss Point School Board
An amendment to Senate Bill 2463 by Representative Jeramey Anderson will replace the current appointment system for Moss Point School Board members with an election process.SB2463 is an act to provide that in the Chickasaw County and Houston municipal separate school district there shall be an administrative consolidation into one school district to be designated as the Chickasaw County school district effective July 1, 2021.
Feb 3, 2016: NewsMs: House Minority Leaders Named
Rep. Jeramy Anderson is treasurer, and Rep. John Faulkner is Communications Liason.
Mar 26, 2015: Fox News: Mississippi lawmakers OK vouchers for special-needs students at faith-based schools
“I personally don’t think it’s constitutional,” said Mississippi. State Representative Jeramey Anderson, a Democrat. “You’re taking public money and putting it into the hands of citizens. You’re really allowing private schools to dip into a public fund.”
Mar 12, 2015: NewsMs: Equal Opportunity for Students With Special Needs Act Passes House, Back to Work
After all the amendments were done away with, Representative Jeramey Anderson asked John Moore about the intentions of sending the bill back for work. “You’d understand why we couldn’t trust you,” says Anderson, “after you were against every amendment here today.”
“I personally don’t think it’s constitutional,” said Mississippi. State Representative Jeramey Anderson, a Democrat. “You’re taking public money and putting it into the hands of citizens. You’re really allowing private schools to dip into a public fund.”
Mar 12, 2015: NewsMs: Equal Opportunity for Students With Special Needs Act Passes House, Back to Work
After all the amendments were done away with, Representative Jeramey Anderson asked John Moore about the intentions of sending the bill back for work. “You’d understand why we couldn’t trust you,” says Anderson, “after you were against every amendment here today.”
eb 27, 2015: WXXV: Black History Month: Jeramey Anderson
All through February, WXXV 25 has paid tribute to the work and achievements of African Americans around the Gulf Coast. We complete our Black History Month series by highlighting a young man whose story impacted the entire state when he became the youngest candidate to win a House seat in Mississippi. Here's more on Representative Jeramey Anderson.
Feb 8, 2015: Sun Herald: Zuber, with more than $140,009, has biggest campaign fund among Coast delegation in Mississippi House
Second-year Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, finished at the other end of the spectrum with $5.03 on hand. He raised $10,462, the year after he won a special election to replace Billy Broomfield, who retired to become Moss Point mayor
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Miss. Rep. Jeramey Anderson recognized at BET Honors
State Rep. Jeramey Anderson (D) of Moss Point, Miss. was recognized as an "Early Riser" at the taping of BET Honors in Washington D.C.
All through February, WXXV 25 has paid tribute to the work and achievements of African Americans around the Gulf Coast. We complete our Black History Month series by highlighting a young man whose story impacted the entire state when he became the youngest candidate to win a House seat in Mississippi. Here's more on Representative Jeramey Anderson.
Feb 8, 2015: Sun Herald: Zuber, with more than $140,009, has biggest campaign fund among Coast delegation in Mississippi House
Second-year Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, finished at the other end of the spectrum with $5.03 on hand. He raised $10,462, the year after he won a special election to replace Billy Broomfield, who retired to become Moss Point mayor
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Miss. Rep. Jeramey Anderson recognized at BET Honors
State Rep. Jeramey Anderson (D) of Moss Point, Miss. was recognized as an "Early Riser" at the taping of BET Honors in Washington D.C.
Anderson became the youngest member to serve in the Mississippi Legislature after he won a special election runoff in November 2013. He represents District 110 in Jackson County on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Anderson was sworn in on his 22nd birthday.
Jan 26, 2015: Gulf Live: School officials, legislators gather to voice support for mandatory kindergarten bill
Rep. Jeremy Anderson was also present for the news conference. He did not address the audience, but said afterward he is in full support of the Kids Act. "I've been a big supporter of public education since I entered office," Anderson said. "I support anything that going to further education in this state."
Jan 13, 2015: Gulf Live: Jackson County Southern Christian leadership conference begins Martin Luther King Jr. events
Guest speaker is Representative Jeramey Anderson of District 110. Representative Anderson is a 2010 graduate of Moss Point High School and is the youngest African American to be elected into Legislature in United States history.
Jan 9, 2015: Gulf Live: SRHS group appeals to Rep. Jeramey Anderson, claims system is shredding documents
Singing River Health System retirees need legislators' help in fighting for their retirement money and for more transparency, a group told Rep. Jeramey Anderson this afternoon.
Nov 12, 2014: Gulf Live: State Democrat leader Rickey Cole on Rep. Jeramey Anderson: 'Don't let the young face fool you'
About 100 people gathered Tuesday evening to hear State Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, give his first State of the District 110 Address.
Jan 26, 2015: Gulf Live: School officials, legislators gather to voice support for mandatory kindergarten bill
Rep. Jeremy Anderson was also present for the news conference. He did not address the audience, but said afterward he is in full support of the Kids Act. "I've been a big supporter of public education since I entered office," Anderson said. "I support anything that going to further education in this state."
Jan 13, 2015: Gulf Live: Jackson County Southern Christian leadership conference begins Martin Luther King Jr. events
Guest speaker is Representative Jeramey Anderson of District 110. Representative Anderson is a 2010 graduate of Moss Point High School and is the youngest African American to be elected into Legislature in United States history.
Jan 9, 2015: Gulf Live: SRHS group appeals to Rep. Jeramey Anderson, claims system is shredding documents
Singing River Health System retirees need legislators' help in fighting for their retirement money and for more transparency, a group told Rep. Jeramey Anderson this afternoon.
Nov 12, 2014: Gulf Live: State Democrat leader Rickey Cole on Rep. Jeramey Anderson: 'Don't let the young face fool you'
About 100 people gathered Tuesday evening to hear State Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, give his first State of the District 110 Address.
Dec 17, 2013: HuffPost: The Youngest Person Elected To The Mississippi House of Representatives Is Still In College
Jeramey Anderson, a democrat who will represent District 110 , was sworn in on his 22nd birthday.
According to local reports, Anderson won Democrat Billy Broomfield’s vacated seat beating out the party-backed former Moss Point Mayor Aneice Liddell with 60 percent of the vote.
Jeramey Anderson, a democrat who will represent District 110 , was sworn in on his 22nd birthday.
According to local reports, Anderson won Democrat Billy Broomfield’s vacated seat beating out the party-backed former Moss Point Mayor Aneice Liddell with 60 percent of the vote.
Dec 5, 2013: Business Insider: A 21-Year-Old College Student Is About To Become The Youngest Member Of The Mississippi House
Tulane University senior Jeramey Anderson turns 22 on Friday — the same day he will be sworn into the Mississippi House of Representatives, making him the youngest member of the legislative body.
Tulane University senior Jeramey Anderson turns 22 on Friday — the same day he will be sworn into the Mississippi House of Representatives, making him the youngest member of the legislative body.