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Mar 23, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Post-Uber, Jackson’s Taxicab Drivers Want Fewer Regs, More Freedom
Mike Hurst, the unsuccessful GOP candidate for state attorney general last fall, represents the two taxicab drivers. Hurst is now director of the Mississippi Justice Center, part of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, a conservative policy center and advocacy group. Nov 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Pender: 42 vote was disaster averted, not GOP victory
Republicans fielded a good candidate, Mike Hurst, who ran a good campaign. But it appears Hood can remain attorney general for as long as he wants to be attorney general. Oct 28, 2015: Sun Herald: Update: Hood campaign says own poll beats Mason-Dixon by double digitsAttorney General Jim Hood leads Republican challenger Mike Hurst, but the race could hinge on the turnout of black voters, according to the latest poll by Mason-Dixon Polling.
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June 11, 2015: Washington Times: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican Mike Hurst: Raised $174,447. Spent $10,582. Cash on hand $163,865. 
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July 21, 2015: WDAM: State candidates campaign in Lamar County
Among the attendees were State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, candidate for Attorney Gen. Mike Hurst, candidate for Southern District Public Service Commissioner Tony Smith as well as Stacey Pickering and Mary Hawkins Butler, who are both running for state auditor. July 16, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Incumbents rack up cash
Republican Mike Hurst: Raised $253,497. Spent $38,185. Cash on hand $215,312. July 9, 2015: Sun Herald: Public corruption on candidates' and voters' minds
Mike Hurst, a former assistant U.S. attorney who is running unopposed for the nomination but will face Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood in the fall, said Hood hasn't done enough. "It's an easy answer for the Attorney General's Office," Hurst said. "You just make it a priority. It's the number one priority of the FBI. It's the number one priority of the U.S. Attorney's Office. Why isn't it a priority with the attorney general?" |
June 16, 2015: Meridian Star: Hickory native Mike Hurst runs for AG
Mike Hurst, a federal prosecutor for the Southern District of Mississippi, kicked off his campaign as a Republican on Monday morning at the Newton County Courthouse, then attended a campaign rally lunch cookout at his old summer workplace at Structural Steel.
Mike Hurst, a federal prosecutor for the Southern District of Mississippi, kicked off his campaign as a Republican on Monday morning at the Newton County Courthouse, then attended a campaign rally lunch cookout at his old summer workplace at Structural Steel.
June 11, 2015: WTOK: Most Incumbents Ahead of Challengers in Fundraising
The only Democrat in statewide office, Attorney General Jim Hood, has just over $211,000 cash on hand. His Republican challenger, Mike Hurst, has almost $164,000.
The only Democrat in statewide office, Attorney General Jim Hood, has just over $211,000 cash on hand. His Republican challenger, Mike Hurst, has almost $164,000.
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May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
Attorney General Jim Hood only raised $45,197 through April but he reported $231,197 (most of that - $186,100 - he raised in May which ought to be on his next report). More than half of the money he raised came from the Democratic Attorneys General Association: $133,600. Hood's Republican opponent raised $155,997 and has about $150,000 cash-on-hand. In a press release Hurst referenced a recent Mason-Dixon Poll which put Hood at 55% and Hurst at 40%: a 6-point drop for Hood from his election four years ago and higher for Hurst than the Republican nominee at the same time. "We feel good about our initial fundraising only eight-weeks into the campaign," Hurst said.
Attorney General Jim Hood only raised $45,197 through April but he reported $231,197 (most of that - $186,100 - he raised in May which ought to be on his next report). More than half of the money he raised came from the Democratic Attorneys General Association: $133,600. Hood's Republican opponent raised $155,997 and has about $150,000 cash-on-hand. In a press release Hurst referenced a recent Mason-Dixon Poll which put Hood at 55% and Hurst at 40%: a 6-point drop for Hood from his election four years ago and higher for Hurst than the Republican nominee at the same time. "We feel good about our initial fundraising only eight-weeks into the campaign," Hurst said.
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Mar 10, 2015: Southern Political Report: Mississippi Democrats set for another shellacking
State Attorney General Jim Hood (D), the only Democrat elected statewide in Mississippi, has a strong base of support in both parties. “His numbers are phenomenal,” says one longtime observer of Magnolia State politics. Nevertheless, Mike Hurst, a former Assistant District Attorney in the criminal division for Mississippi’s Southern District, filed against Hood. Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For Attorney General: incumbent Jim Hood of Jackson, a Democrat, and Mike Hurst of Madison, a Republican. Feb 27, 2015: NewsMs: Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst to run Against Hood for Miss. Attorney General
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announced he is running for Mississippi Attorney General. |