Melanie Sojourner
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March 30, 2022: Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Mississippi lawmakers pass bills redrawing district lines
Another Republican seat is being dissolved in the Senate’s redistricting map, sparking heavy debate amongst the chamber’s Majority party. Parts of District 37, held by Republican Senator Melanie Sojourner, will be combined with District 36, held by Democratic Senator Albert Butler. District 36 will be relocated to create a new district in South Rankin and Smith Counties. Speaking on the Senate floor, Sojourner objected to this change, which would place her in a more competitive district. Nov 21, 2022: Scott County Times: OPINION: CAN COMMON SENSE WIN AGAIN?
The Lieutenant Governor also has his own re-election looming. Outgoing Sen. Melanie Sojourner has made it her mission to ensure Hosemann “never holds office again.” She wants Sen. Chris McDaniel to take him on. Oct 11, 2022: Super Talk FM: Republican senator vows to make sure Lt. Gov. Hosemann ‘never holds office again’ During the most recent session, lawmakers passed a new legislative map to account for the state’s population changes over the last 10 years while maintaining the number of majority-Black and majority-white districts. In doing so, the territory represented by Senator Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, was combined with that of Senator Albert Butler, D-Port Gibson – a move that didn’t sit well with Sojourner at the time and clearly still doesn’t. |
Melanie Sojourner (b. January 5, 1968) is a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 37. She was first elected to the chamber in 2011. Melanie Sojourner was born on January 5, 1968 in Centreville, MS where her mother, Sandra Floyd Sojourner, was living with family members while her father, Jack Sojourner, was serving a tour in Vietnam with the Navy Seabees. A few months after her birth her father returned to the states and the family returned to their home, Oakwood Plantation, in the Kingston area southeast of Natchez, MS. Melanie was raised a sixth generation on a diversified row crop and cattle operation which has been in her family since 1814. Oakwood Plantation, recognized by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture as a Century Farm, is today believed to be the oldest family owned and operated farm in the state of Mississippi. |
Oct 10, 2022: Magnolia State Live: GOP Mississippi senator says she has one goal — seeing that Lt. Gov. Hosemann ‘never holds office again’
Sojourner is one of many people who are urging fellow Sen.Chris McDaniel to throw his hat in the ring and run for Lt. Governor — possibly against Hosemann, if Hosemann chooses to run for re-election.
Sojourner worked as Chris McDaniel’s campaign manager in 2014 when McDaniel ran against Sen.Thad Cochran for the U.S. Senate.
Apr 2, 2021: The Natchez Democrat: Natchez State Park to be renamed for former Sen. Bob M. Dearing
District 37 Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, said a bill to rename the park was introduced by Dearing’s former desk mate, District 2 Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, last year and failed.
Feb 15, 2022: Daily Leader: Mississippi Senate kills its pay raise bill
The bill at issue passed the state Senate by a vote of 48 to 4, with only Republican Senators Kathy Chism, Chris McDaniel, Melanie Sojourner and Brice Wiggins voting against it. Senator McDaniel held the bill on a motion to reconsider. This motion effectively killed the bill on Monday when the chairman chose not to table the motion before the midnight deadline.
Mar 13, 2020: The Northside Sun: BILL TO DO AWAY WITH CMRS CLEARS SENATE
The measure passed on a 49-1 vote. Northside Sens. David Blount and Walter Michel both voted in favor of the measure. Sen. Melanie Sojourner voted against it, while two senators voted present.
Sojourner is one of many people who are urging fellow Sen.Chris McDaniel to throw his hat in the ring and run for Lt. Governor — possibly against Hosemann, if Hosemann chooses to run for re-election.
Sojourner worked as Chris McDaniel’s campaign manager in 2014 when McDaniel ran against Sen.Thad Cochran for the U.S. Senate.
Apr 2, 2021: The Natchez Democrat: Natchez State Park to be renamed for former Sen. Bob M. Dearing
District 37 Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, said a bill to rename the park was introduced by Dearing’s former desk mate, District 2 Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, last year and failed.
Feb 15, 2022: Daily Leader: Mississippi Senate kills its pay raise bill
The bill at issue passed the state Senate by a vote of 48 to 4, with only Republican Senators Kathy Chism, Chris McDaniel, Melanie Sojourner and Brice Wiggins voting against it. Senator McDaniel held the bill on a motion to reconsider. This motion effectively killed the bill on Monday when the chairman chose not to table the motion before the midnight deadline.
Mar 13, 2020: The Northside Sun: BILL TO DO AWAY WITH CMRS CLEARS SENATE
The measure passed on a 49-1 vote. Northside Sens. David Blount and Walter Michel both voted in favor of the measure. Sen. Melanie Sojourner voted against it, while two senators voted present.
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Jan 18, 2016: Natchez Democrat: Panel sides with Dearing in Senate election challenge
Republican Melanie Sojourner petitioned the Senate to try to overturn her loss to Dearing. But a committee said Monday that Sojourner fell short of proving the November election was tainted. Jan 11, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Hearings for contested House, Senate races set
In the Senate, Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, is contesting her loss to former Democratic Sen. Bob Dearing. Dearing by 64 votes, claiming poll workers in one precinct violated laws. Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
Burton introduced a resolution to establish the procedure to hear the election contest of Republican Melanie Sojourner against Democrat Bob Dearing in Senate District 37. Sojourner defeated then incumbent Dearing four years ago; this year Dearing came out on top in the rematch. Sojourner claims the results were marred by election irregularities or fraud. |
Jan 5, 2016: WTVA: Senate panel to to hear election challenge in District 37
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is naming a five-member committee to hear Republican Melanie Sojourner's challenge to Democrat Bob Dearing's victory in state Senate District 37, which covers all of Franklin County and parts of Adams, Amite and Pike counties.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is naming a five-member committee to hear Republican Melanie Sojourner's challenge to Democrat Bob Dearing's victory in state Senate District 37, which covers all of Franklin County and parts of Adams, Amite and Pike counties.
Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lawmakers kick off 2016 session
It was more pageantry than actual work for senators Tuesday, but the body did reappoint Senate staffers and named the committee that will make the recommendation on the election challenge of former state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, who is contesting her November general election defeat to Bob Dearing, D-Natchez, whom she ousted four years ago.
It was more pageantry than actual work for senators Tuesday, but the body did reappoint Senate staffers and named the committee that will make the recommendation on the election challenge of former state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, who is contesting her November general election defeat to Bob Dearing, D-Natchez, whom she ousted four years ago.
Jan 3, 2016: Natchez Democrat: Dearing, Sojourner eyeing District 37 seat
Former Sen. Bob Dearing officially won by 64 votes the race against Sen. Melanie Sojourner — who displaced him in 2012 — in November, but Sojourner has appealed the results in December, citing alleged irregularities.
Former Sen. Bob Dearing officially won by 64 votes the race against Sen. Melanie Sojourner — who displaced him in 2012 — in November, but Sojourner has appealed the results in December, citing alleged irregularities.
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Dec 4, 2015: Alan Lange: Y'all Politics: The Sojourner Hostage Crisis – Day 32 – Raising MS, Facebook mining, bounties and possum races
Dec 3, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Sojourner Campaign releases statement on filing of District 37 election challenge with Mississippi State Senate
Senator Melanie Sojourner’s campaign today released the following statement regarding the filing of an election challenge with the Mississippi State Senate on Wednesday afternoon: Nov 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Pender: 42 vote was disaster averted, not GOP victory
ncumbent Republican Sen. Melanie Sojourner of Natchez and former Democratic Sen. Bob Dearing are awaiting the count of more than 300 affidavit ballots in the District 37 race. Late last week, each was claiming to hold a slight lead. |
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Sept 15, 2015: Enterprise Journal:Sojourner, Dearing square off at chamber
Senate District 37 candidates Bob Dearing and Melanie Sojourner laid out their cases in no uncertain terms Monday at a Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Sept 6, 2015: Gulf Live: Analysis: Former lawmakers aim for Mississippi Senate seats
In District 37 near the southwestern corner of the state, Democrat Bob Dearing, who served 32 years in the Senate, is challenging Republican Sen. Melanie Sojourner, a fellow Natchez resident who unseated him in 2011. The district includes all of Franklin County and parts of Adams, Amite and Pike counties. |
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July 14, 2015: Y'all Politics: One last major push on financial reports - UPDATED
Another race that I've been curious about is the race SD 37 currently occupied by Melanie Sojourner. After the Chris McDaniel campaign debacle, there have been a lot of sore feelings in her district. The Natchez paper has had multiple editorials against her both on her poor voting record and lack of responsiveness on her duties of actually being a state senator. Not surprisingly, she has a few challengers lined up on both the Democratic and Republican side. Meadville Mayor Lane Reed is a Republican that hails from the east-central part of that district. He raised $15K this period and is showing almost $22K COH. There is another Natchez Republican running against Sojourner that could split the vote in Natchez. Curtis Moroney shows about $4K COH. With very competitive Republican primaries in the eastern parts of the district and a very competitive Democratic primary in Adams County, this race is a toss-up.
Another race that I've been curious about is the race SD 37 currently occupied by Melanie Sojourner. After the Chris McDaniel campaign debacle, there have been a lot of sore feelings in her district. The Natchez paper has had multiple editorials against her both on her poor voting record and lack of responsiveness on her duties of actually being a state senator. Not surprisingly, she has a few challengers lined up on both the Democratic and Republican side. Meadville Mayor Lane Reed is a Republican that hails from the east-central part of that district. He raised $15K this period and is showing almost $22K COH. There is another Natchez Republican running against Sojourner that could split the vote in Natchez. Curtis Moroney shows about $4K COH. With very competitive Republican primaries in the eastern parts of the district and a very competitive Democratic primary in Adams County, this race is a toss-up.
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June 4, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Cochran, Butler, Sojourner potential trial witnesses
Sen. Thad Cochran, Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler and state Sen. Melanie Sojourner are among potential witnesses in the trial of a political blogger accused of breaking into the nursing home room of Cochran's late wife.
Sen. Thad Cochran, Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler and state Sen. Melanie Sojourner are among potential witnesses in the trial of a political blogger accused of breaking into the nursing home room of Cochran's late wife.
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Apr 15, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Melanie Sojourner is.....
the Beer Girl. If she really wants to raise some money, she should also have a beer pong tourney. Might as well go all the way. Apr 10, 2015: UCF: VIDEO: SEN. MELANIE SOJOURNER JOINS BRYAN FISCHER TO DISCUSS #COMMONCORE AND HER REQUEST THAT GOV. BRYANT #VETOSB2161
Senator Melanie Sojourner joined Bryan Fischer on American Family Radio April 8 to discuss why she is asking Gov. Phil Bryant to veto SB 2161 and to commit to ending Common Core in Mississippi. 
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Apr 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Sojourner wants Common Core special session
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, one of several anti-Common Core lawmakers who believes a measure passed is not strong enough, wants Gov. Phil Bryant to veto the bill and call lawmakers back into special session to put a real dagger through the national education standards in Mississippi.
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, one of several anti-Common Core lawmakers who believes a measure passed is not strong enough, wants Gov. Phil Bryant to veto the bill and call lawmakers back into special session to put a real dagger through the national education standards in Mississippi.
Mar 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislative fear and loathing over borrowing for projects]
The measure overwhelmingly passed in the Senate, with only four lawmakers -- Republican Sens. Angela Burks Hill, Billy Hudson, Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner voting against it.
The measure overwhelmingly passed in the Senate, with only four lawmakers -- Republican Sens. Angela Burks Hill, Billy Hudson, Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner voting against it.
Mar 16, 2015: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political Establishment: Who us, worried? We’re not worried. Do we look worried?
To read all the recent ink spilled over Sen. Chris McDaniel, Sen. Michael Watson and Sen. Melanie Sojourner one might think they were expected to launch a coup d’etat of all state government in Mississippi .
To read all the recent ink spilled over Sen. Chris McDaniel, Sen. Michael Watson and Sen. Melanie Sojourner one might think they were expected to launch a coup d’etat of all state government in Mississippi .
Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
Mar 12, 2015: Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance: 11 Bad Bills: Anti-immigrant and xenophobic; All “DEAD”
SSB 2615--Sen Melanie Sojourner, R, Natchez; “Proof of citizenship before voting”
SSB 2615--Sen Melanie Sojourner, R, Natchez; “Proof of citizenship before voting”
Mar 10, 2015: Z-Mississippi: Melanie Sojourner: Education options should not be limited to what the state or federal government dictates.
From FaceBook: When it comes to educating children parents should have choices so they can make the decisions that are in the best interest of their child.
From FaceBook: When it comes to educating children parents should have choices so they can make the decisions that are in the best interest of their child.
Mar 1, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: And the horses are at the gate
*Bob Dearing qualified to run against Melanie Sojourner for her Senate seat. She beat him in the last election. She thus has one Democratic and two Republican opponents.
*Bob Dearing qualified to run against Melanie Sojourner for her Senate seat. She beat him in the last election. She thus has one Democratic and two Republican opponents.
Mar 1, 2015: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Mississippi GOP Establishment Jabs McDaniel, Insults Tea Party Over LG Race
Neither of the big three state senate conservatives – Chris McDaniel, Michael Watson, and Melanie Sojourner – stepped up to challenge Tate Reeves. They “chickened out, according to Nash.
Neither of the big three state senate conservatives – Chris McDaniel, Michael Watson, and Melanie Sojourner – stepped up to challenge Tate Reeves. They “chickened out, according to Nash.
Feb 28, 2015: Natchez Democrat:Moroney, Dearing run for Senate seat
In addition to the incumbent senator and Kingston-area resident Melanie Sojourner and Natchez resident and former senator Bob M. Dearing, Natchez resident Curtis Moroney has qualified to run for the District 37 seat.
In addition to the incumbent senator and Kingston-area resident Melanie Sojourner and Natchez resident and former senator Bob M. Dearing, Natchez resident Curtis Moroney has qualified to run for the District 37 seat.
Feb 27, 2015: Listen Up Yall: Legislative Candidates File to Run
Bob M. Dearing — who served in the Senate for 32 years — filed to run for his old seat as a Democrat on Wednesday. Sojourner, a Republican, filed Thursday as today's deadline to qualify approaches. She's being challenged in the August Republican primary by Curtis Moroney of Natchez and Meadville Mayor Lane Reed.
Bob M. Dearing — who served in the Senate for 32 years — filed to run for his old seat as a Democrat on Wednesday. Sojourner, a Republican, filed Thursday as today's deadline to qualify approaches. She's being challenged in the August Republican primary by Curtis Moroney of Natchez and Meadville Mayor Lane Reed.
Feb 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Autism insurance bill passes Senate floor
Joining McDaniel in voting against the measure were Republican Sens. Eugene Clarke, R-Hollandale, Angela Hill, R-Picayune, Tony Smith, R-Poplarville, Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, and Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula.
Joining McDaniel in voting against the measure were Republican Sens. Eugene Clarke, R-Hollandale, Angela Hill, R-Picayune, Tony Smith, R-Poplarville, Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, and Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula.
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Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
DEAD.Abolishment of hunting and fishing licenses. SB 2446, by Sen. Melanie Sojourner, would have eliminated hunting and fishing licenses and fees for Mississippi residents. It also would have eliminated most of the funding for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks and wildlife conservation projects. 
Jan 29, 2015: Jackson Free Press: McDaniel's New PAC: The Next Generation
In this new organization, McDaniel is working alongside state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, a Natchez Republican who managed his campaign for U.S. Senate, and another former campaign staffer, Keith Plunkett, to handle communications. Jan 29, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Sen. Sojourner and Rep. Currie introduce legislation to protect property rights of Mississippians.
House Bill 490 (HB490), introduced by State Rep. Becky Currie, and Senate Bill 2809 (SB2809), introduced by State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, would prohibit the state, as well as cities and counties, from adopting and developing environmental and developmental policies known as Agenda 21, effectively nullifying them in practice. Jan 28, 2015: Missisippi Sportman: Senate Bill to end licenses dangerous
Bill sponsor Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, says it is not her intent to cut funding for the state wildlife agency, only to remove the burden of funding wildlife and fishing programs from the pocketbooks of hunters and fishermen Jan 23, 2015: Daily Journal: House approves renaming Common Core
“What is needed is legislation passed to repeal fully Common Core and to have it take effect immediately upon passage,” Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, said late last year when Reeves announced he wanted a task force to develop new academic standards for the state. Jan 7, 2015: Natchez Democrat: Local legislators says education, state budget will dominate session
Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, said she attended an anti-Common Core rally at the Capitol following the close of Tuesday’s proceedings, a cause the senator said she will continue to push during the legislative session. Common Core is a multi-state initiative to ensure a single set of educational standards across the United States. While the initiative started independently of the government, some opponents have characterized its implementation as being hijacked by undue federal influence. |
Dec 22, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: State Senator Melanie Sojourner gets an opponent & questions the need for hunting licenses.
Meanwhile, Melanie takes issue with our hunting laws in this recent post on Facebook:
Meanwhile, Melanie takes issue with our hunting laws in this recent post on Facebook:
Dec 22, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Meadville mayor seeks Sojourner’s Senate seat
Meadville Mayor Lane Reed plans to run for the state Senate seat currently held by fellow Republican Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
Meadville Mayor Lane Reed plans to run for the state Senate seat currently held by fellow Republican Melanie Sojourner of Natchez.
Dec 18, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Hey, the Gang’s All Here: Fox News Image Captures Big Flaw In Our System
Senators Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner responded to this image on their Facebook pages and they are both worthy of inclusion here:
Senators Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner responded to this image on their Facebook pages and they are both worthy of inclusion here:
Dec 1, 2014: Y'all Politics: McDaniel, Sojourner special guests at Central MS Tea Party Christmas party
As of this notice, we will have several guests - MS Senator Chris McDaniel and MS Senator Melanie Sojourner plus some of our dear friends from the campaign. We may have a few more, so come and see who all will be there.
Dec 1, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: It Begins: Lt. Governor Tate Reeves Flip Flops on Common Core
Leaders like Senator Michael Watson, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Melanie Sojourner and all of our coalition members have taken our message to the people across Mississippi and we have shown time after time that this is another federal scheme in a long line of federal schemes. Mississippi parents and Mississippi educators can do better.
Nov 24, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: She did it!!!!!!
Yes, it's true. State Senator did pay her $500 fine to the Secretary of State.
Nov 13, 2014: Y'all Politics: Enterprise Journal reporter booted from state Sen. Melanie Sojourner meeting
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, met with a small group of supporters at the McComb Railroad Depot on Wednesday. However, her remarks will go unreported.
Oct 31, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Sojourner files late campaign finance report
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner has filed her 2013 campaign finance report after being fined, having her legislative pay cut off and facing more fines or jail.
As of this notice, we will have several guests - MS Senator Chris McDaniel and MS Senator Melanie Sojourner plus some of our dear friends from the campaign. We may have a few more, so come and see who all will be there.
Dec 1, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: It Begins: Lt. Governor Tate Reeves Flip Flops on Common Core
Leaders like Senator Michael Watson, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Melanie Sojourner and all of our coalition members have taken our message to the people across Mississippi and we have shown time after time that this is another federal scheme in a long line of federal schemes. Mississippi parents and Mississippi educators can do better.
Nov 24, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: She did it!!!!!!
Yes, it's true. State Senator did pay her $500 fine to the Secretary of State.
Nov 13, 2014: Y'all Politics: Enterprise Journal reporter booted from state Sen. Melanie Sojourner meeting
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, met with a small group of supporters at the McComb Railroad Depot on Wednesday. However, her remarks will go unreported.
Oct 31, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Sojourner files late campaign finance report
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner has filed her 2013 campaign finance report after being fined, having her legislative pay cut off and facing more fines or jail.
Oct 30, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Sojourner: Bryant statement 'dumbest I've ever heard'
"'If you care about the conservative movement, you know it's critical that Thad Cochran be reelected to the United States Senate.' -- Phil Bryant, Mississippi Governor," Sojourner posted, quoting Bryant in a Cochran endorsement ad. Sojourner then adds: "Quite possibly the dumbest statement I have ever heard regarding the conservative movement."
"'If you care about the conservative movement, you know it's critical that Thad Cochran be reelected to the United States Senate.' -- Phil Bryant, Mississippi Governor," Sojourner posted, quoting Bryant in a Cochran endorsement ad. Sojourner then adds: "Quite possibly the dumbest statement I have ever heard regarding the conservative movement."
Oct 23, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Sojourner could face fine, jail for not filing report
After being fined $500 and having her legislative pay cut off, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner could face a $3,000 fine and jail time if she doesn't eventually file her 2013 campaign finance report.
Oct 1, 2014: Weidie Report: The Most Vulnerable First Term Republican State Senators in Mississippi
The three are Senators Melanie Sojourner of Natchez, Tony Smith of Picayune and Will Longwitz of Madison. All three were original members of the anti-Tate Reeves Conservative Coalition in the Senate, and two of them were strong supporters of Chris McDaniel’s campaign against U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, is expected to draw a serious challenger or two in backlash for managing McDaniel's U.S. Senate campaign.
Sept 6, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: PAUL HAMPTPON: Tired of contentious elections? Then I have some bad news
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, Chris McDaniel's campaign manager in the battle with incumbent Thad Cochran in the raucous and caustic U.S. Senate primary, is openly encouraging Republicans to vote Democratic in the general election in November.
Sept 3, 2014: TPM: Campaign Manager Suggests It's Better To Vote For Dem Than Write-In McDaniel
McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner (R), made the suggestion in a Facebook comment on Wednesday.RSS Feed Widget
July 19, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: PAUL HAMPTON: Truth, justice and the American why
But they weren't through. After the cost of the plant continued to increase, the Legislature -- with votes of McDaniel, Watson and campaign manager Melanie Sojourner -- approved a plan to let Mississippi Power borrow up to $1 billion to be repaid by (drum roll) the customers.
July 18, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Melanie Sojourner fined $500 for failure to file campaign finance report
Secretary of State Eggbert Hosemann issued a $500 fine against State Senator Melanie Sojourner for failure to file her 2013 campaign finance report. State law requires legislators to file annual campaign finance reports by January 31
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Sen Melanie Sojourner: For me to ever endorse Cochran would be to say that I can accept or find it ok the tactics he used. That will simply never be the truth. Ever.
June 1, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Rick Santorum: Chris McDaniel’s Opposition “Hiding the Ball”
Josh Duggar of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” also stopped by to announce the Family Research Council’s endorsement of McDaniel. State Sens. Billy Hudson, Tony Smith, Angela Hill and Michael Watson were all on stage with their families and were introduced by fellow State Sen. Melanie Sojourner.
May 24, 2014: Dark Horse Mississippi: 113 Days Late: Senator Sojourner, Why So Late to File Campaign Finance Report?
The possible reasons for State Senator Melanie Sojourner, United States Senate Candidate Chris McDaniel's Campaign Manager, failing to file this required annual report may be numerous, but I think the most likely reasons are
May 18, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Melanie Sojourner voice mail
Sen. Thad Cochran's campaign released a voice mail from opponent Chris McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, to Cochran campaign manager Kirk Sims about the arrest of a political blogger
May 17, 2014: The Hill: Cochran team questions challenger
A voicemail from Sen. Chris McDaniel’s campaign manager, fellow state Sen. Melanie Sojourner (R), to Cochran manager Kirk Simms at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday expressed outrage and disgust over the actions of conservative activist Clayton Kelly, who was arrested for sneaking into Rose Cochran’s nursing home room and taking video and photos.
May 17, 2014: Quinton Report: Clayton Kelly, Chris McDaniel, and rumors about Thad Cochran
U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran’s campaign is questioning how Chris McDaniel’s campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, apparently knew about Clayton Kelly’s arrest before news of him allegedly sneaking into Rose Cochran’s nursing homeroom and taking photos broke.
Apr 3, 2014: TPM: Mississippi Senate Candidate Backs Out Of Keynoting Gun Rally Billed With White Nationalist
By about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the flyer for the event dropped McDaniel's name (but it still included the name of McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner). Sojourner said that she saw that she and McDaniel had been listed as planning to attend the event. "I saw that they had. Neither one of us were confirmed and that call has been made and supposedly they're putting out the correction," Sojourner said. "There were several Second Amendment groups that were planning different events and we're both very strong Second Amendment supporters and so there were several events that were planned and it was basically just kind of the discussion was 'well when you get some things done and scheduled let us know' but there was never any confirmation on exact events or what was happening."
Mar 18, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Rick Ward: Tate Reeves Putting Politics Ahead of Gun Rights
Senators Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner have the worst track records in the Senate this year. But is it their fault, or were their efforts sabotaged by their own leader, President of the Senate, Lt Governor Tate Reeves?
Mar 13, 2014: Yall Politics: State Senator Melanie Sojourner (R-McDaniel) bends the laws of grammar in opposition of #CommonCore
This is from State Senator Melanie Sojourner's Facebook page. She is lamenting losing the argument on Common Core. She is also on the campaign team for Senator Chris McDaniel running for US Senate.
Mar 8, 2014: Natchez Democrat: Sen. Sojourner details legislative absences
Sen. Melanie Sojourner has missed five of 46 legislative roll calls since the start of the session in Jackson Jan. 7. That’s approximately 1-in-10 — or 10.8 percent — of the roll calls posted on the Mississippi State Legislature’s website.
Jan 20, 2014: Newsmax: GOP Insurgent Threatens Mississippi's Sen. Cochran in Primary
Eight fellow Republican state senators have endorsed him over Cochran and his campaign manager is state Sen. Melanie Sojourner of Natchez, who made big news last year by unseating a 32-year incumbent legislator.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
Dec 5, 2011: DC Vaqueros Blog: How to beat an incumbent: Melanie Sojourner vs. Bob Dearing a case study
Political newcomer and now Senator-Elect Melanie Sojourner pulled off what may have been the marquee race for Mississippi Republicans in the 2011 cycle and it is a race worth closer examination.
After being fined $500 and having her legislative pay cut off, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner could face a $3,000 fine and jail time if she doesn't eventually file her 2013 campaign finance report.
Oct 1, 2014: Weidie Report: The Most Vulnerable First Term Republican State Senators in Mississippi
The three are Senators Melanie Sojourner of Natchez, Tony Smith of Picayune and Will Longwitz of Madison. All three were original members of the anti-Tate Reeves Conservative Coalition in the Senate, and two of them were strong supporters of Chris McDaniel’s campaign against U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, R-Natchez, is expected to draw a serious challenger or two in backlash for managing McDaniel's U.S. Senate campaign.
Sept 6, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: PAUL HAMPTPON: Tired of contentious elections? Then I have some bad news
State Sen. Melanie Sojourner, Chris McDaniel's campaign manager in the battle with incumbent Thad Cochran in the raucous and caustic U.S. Senate primary, is openly encouraging Republicans to vote Democratic in the general election in November.
Sept 3, 2014: TPM: Campaign Manager Suggests It's Better To Vote For Dem Than Write-In McDaniel
McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner (R), made the suggestion in a Facebook comment on Wednesday.RSS Feed Widget
July 19, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: PAUL HAMPTON: Truth, justice and the American why
But they weren't through. After the cost of the plant continued to increase, the Legislature -- with votes of McDaniel, Watson and campaign manager Melanie Sojourner -- approved a plan to let Mississippi Power borrow up to $1 billion to be repaid by (drum roll) the customers.
July 18, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Melanie Sojourner fined $500 for failure to file campaign finance report
Secretary of State Eggbert Hosemann issued a $500 fine against State Senator Melanie Sojourner for failure to file her 2013 campaign finance report. State law requires legislators to file annual campaign finance reports by January 31
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Sen Melanie Sojourner: For me to ever endorse Cochran would be to say that I can accept or find it ok the tactics he used. That will simply never be the truth. Ever.
June 1, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Rick Santorum: Chris McDaniel’s Opposition “Hiding the Ball”
Josh Duggar of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” also stopped by to announce the Family Research Council’s endorsement of McDaniel. State Sens. Billy Hudson, Tony Smith, Angela Hill and Michael Watson were all on stage with their families and were introduced by fellow State Sen. Melanie Sojourner.
May 24, 2014: Dark Horse Mississippi: 113 Days Late: Senator Sojourner, Why So Late to File Campaign Finance Report?
The possible reasons for State Senator Melanie Sojourner, United States Senate Candidate Chris McDaniel's Campaign Manager, failing to file this required annual report may be numerous, but I think the most likely reasons are
May 18, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Melanie Sojourner voice mail
Sen. Thad Cochran's campaign released a voice mail from opponent Chris McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, to Cochran campaign manager Kirk Sims about the arrest of a political blogger
May 17, 2014: The Hill: Cochran team questions challenger
A voicemail from Sen. Chris McDaniel’s campaign manager, fellow state Sen. Melanie Sojourner (R), to Cochran manager Kirk Simms at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday expressed outrage and disgust over the actions of conservative activist Clayton Kelly, who was arrested for sneaking into Rose Cochran’s nursing home room and taking video and photos.
May 17, 2014: Quinton Report: Clayton Kelly, Chris McDaniel, and rumors about Thad Cochran
U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran’s campaign is questioning how Chris McDaniel’s campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, apparently knew about Clayton Kelly’s arrest before news of him allegedly sneaking into Rose Cochran’s nursing homeroom and taking photos broke.
Apr 3, 2014: TPM: Mississippi Senate Candidate Backs Out Of Keynoting Gun Rally Billed With White Nationalist
By about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the flyer for the event dropped McDaniel's name (but it still included the name of McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner). Sojourner said that she saw that she and McDaniel had been listed as planning to attend the event. "I saw that they had. Neither one of us were confirmed and that call has been made and supposedly they're putting out the correction," Sojourner said. "There were several Second Amendment groups that were planning different events and we're both very strong Second Amendment supporters and so there were several events that were planned and it was basically just kind of the discussion was 'well when you get some things done and scheduled let us know' but there was never any confirmation on exact events or what was happening."
Mar 18, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Rick Ward: Tate Reeves Putting Politics Ahead of Gun Rights
Senators Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner have the worst track records in the Senate this year. But is it their fault, or were their efforts sabotaged by their own leader, President of the Senate, Lt Governor Tate Reeves?
Mar 13, 2014: Yall Politics: State Senator Melanie Sojourner (R-McDaniel) bends the laws of grammar in opposition of #CommonCore
This is from State Senator Melanie Sojourner's Facebook page. She is lamenting losing the argument on Common Core. She is also on the campaign team for Senator Chris McDaniel running for US Senate.
Mar 8, 2014: Natchez Democrat: Sen. Sojourner details legislative absences
Sen. Melanie Sojourner has missed five of 46 legislative roll calls since the start of the session in Jackson Jan. 7. That’s approximately 1-in-10 — or 10.8 percent — of the roll calls posted on the Mississippi State Legislature’s website.
Jan 20, 2014: Newsmax: GOP Insurgent Threatens Mississippi's Sen. Cochran in Primary
Eight fellow Republican state senators have endorsed him over Cochran and his campaign manager is state Sen. Melanie Sojourner of Natchez, who made big news last year by unseating a 32-year incumbent legislator.
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
Dec 5, 2011: DC Vaqueros Blog: How to beat an incumbent: Melanie Sojourner vs. Bob Dearing a case study
Political newcomer and now Senator-Elect Melanie Sojourner pulled off what may have been the marquee race for Mississippi Republicans in the 2011 cycle and it is a race worth closer examination.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-37 Melanie Sojourner (R-Natchez)
Sen. Sojourner beat incumbent Democrat Bob Dearing by 2 points in 2011. She is helped by losing some heavily Dem black majority districts to the 38th. Her district moves 8 points to the right and ends up at 67% McCain, Safe R.
SD-37 Melanie Sojourner (R-Natchez)
Sen. Sojourner beat incumbent Democrat Bob Dearing by 2 points in 2011. She is helped by losing some heavily Dem black majority districts to the 38th. Her district moves 8 points to the right and ends up at 67% McCain, Safe R.
Nov 9, 2011: Mississippi PEP: Sojourner leads by 494 votes
Though Melanie Sojourner’s camp did a bit of celebrating Tuesday night, the candidate ended Election Day saying the race was too close to call. Sojourner, a Republican, was challenging long-time Democrat Bob Dearing for the Senate District 37 Seat.
Though Melanie Sojourner’s camp did a bit of celebrating Tuesday night, the candidate ended Election Day saying the race was too close to call. Sojourner, a Republican, was challenging long-time Democrat Bob Dearing for the Senate District 37 Seat.
June 1, 2011: Youtube: Melanie Sojourner - MS Senate District 37
Melanie Sojourner - Why I'm running for Mississippi State Senate District 37
Melanie Sojourner - Why I'm running for Mississippi State Senate District 37
