Sept 23, 2015: DeSoto Times: Callen defends campaign against incumbents
But Callen, the founder and president of the organization pushing educational choice, including its backing of charter schools, called the election results that ousted Representatives Forrest Hamilton, Wanda Jennings, Gene Alday and Pat Nelson from their seats on Aug. 4 a positive result for DeSoto County.
But Callen, the founder and president of the organization pushing educational choice, including its backing of charter schools, called the election results that ousted Representatives Forrest Hamilton, Wanda Jennings, Gene Alday and Pat Nelson from their seats on Aug. 4 a positive result for DeSoto County.
Aug 5, 2015: Cottonmouth: Announcing the Bomgar Caucus
Empower PAC, a group promoting charter schools and for-profit education spent tens of thousands of dollars against incumbent legislators - and they won. Big time. Empower was able to defeat DeSoto County Republicans Forrest Hamilton, Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, and Gene Alday. They also went after Republican Rep. Ray Rogers of Rankin County but were unsuccessful.
Empower PAC, a group promoting charter schools and for-profit education spent tens of thousands of dollars against incumbent legislators - and they won. Big time. Empower was able to defeat DeSoto County Republicans Forrest Hamilton, Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, and Gene Alday. They also went after Republican Rep. Ray Rogers of Rankin County but were unsuccessful.
July 4, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Challengers face Republican incumbents in DeSoto County
Challengers are also taking on Forrest Hamilton of Olive Branch and Gene Alday of Walls.
Challengers are also taking on Forrest Hamilton of Olive Branch and Gene Alday of Walls.
Feb 26, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Barbour-run GOP machine took out able lawmakers
To replace Mayo, the Barbour-run GOP machine had recruited Republican Gene Alday, the former mayor of the tiny town of Walls. Two weeks ago Alday became nationally condemned for his remarks viciously demeaning disadvantaged local black citizens. In an interview with reporter Jerry Mitchell of The Clarion-Ledger, Alday had said "I come from a town where all blacks are getting food stamps and what I call 'welfare crazy checks.' They don't work."
To replace Mayo, the Barbour-run GOP machine had recruited Republican Gene Alday, the former mayor of the tiny town of Walls. Two weeks ago Alday became nationally condemned for his remarks viciously demeaning disadvantaged local black citizens. In an interview with reporter Jerry Mitchell of The Clarion-Ledger, Alday had said "I come from a town where all blacks are getting food stamps and what I call 'welfare crazy checks.' They don't work."
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Feb 17, 2015: WBLT: Mississippi Lawmaker Criticized for Comments About African-Americans
State Rep. Gene Alday says his recent comments about African Americans were "taken out of context". WLBT's Courtney Ann Jackson reports. Feb 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Miss. third-grade gate: Fear of failure
State Rep. Gene Alday, R-Walls, doesn't believe any more funding is needed. "I don't see any schools hurting," he said. Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers say the darndest things
"He knocked him as flat as a one-egg pudding." — Rep. Pat Nelson, R-Southaven, referring to his colleague Rep. Gene Alday, R-Walls, thwarting a mugging attempt. Jan 13, 2015: The Commercial Appeal: Mississippi House adds alternative language on school funding amendment
DeSoto County legislator Gene Alday of Walls was one of the two Republicans voting against the measure. Other Desoto House members — Wanda Jennings, Forrest Hamilton and Pat Nelson — joined the Republican majority in voting for it. Jan 8, 2015: Commercial Appeal: Mississippi candidates begin lining up as filing period opens
Among legislative posts, incumbent Chris Massey and challenger James David Eubanks have filed with the state Republican Party in Senate District 1. On the House side, incumbent Gene Alday and challenger Dan Eubanks have filed for the District 25 seat in western DeSoto County. July 25, 2014: Youtube: Rep. Gene Alday
DC Rep. Women meeting Feb 19, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Desoto resident speaks out on the cult of Kuykendall
He took away our right to vote in November for what WE, THE PEOPLE, want. Forrest Hamilton, along with Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, Gene Alday and Bill Kinkade, have disappointed their constituents, and we will not forget this!! Jan 6, 2012: Mississippi PEP: Mayor Gene Alday becomes Rep. Gene Alday
The Walls Board of Aldermen Tuesday night officially accepted former mayor Gene Alday’s resignation. Mar 15, 2011: Commercial Appeal: Ethics Commission clears Walls mayor Gene Alday Walls Mayor Gene Alday has been cleared by the state Ethics Commission of allegations that he steered city business to a local garage in which he was said to be a partner. |
Mar 7, 2009: Highbeam: Lineup set for municipal primaries -- Of DeSoto's mayors, only Walls' Gene Alday faces no opponent; others have 2 or more
The lineup is set for municipal elections across DeSoto County and throughout Mississippi.
The lineup is set for municipal elections across DeSoto County and throughout Mississippi.
W. 'Gene' E. Alday, Jr. (born August 17, 1957) is an American Republican politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 25th District, being first elected in 2011. On November 8, 2011, Alday won election toDistrict 25 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and defeated Democratic incumbent John Mayo in the November 8 general election.