Aug 4, 2015: WJTV: The Latest: Many incumbent lawmakers clear path to new terms
Incumbent Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville has won the Republican nomination for the Northern District seat on Mississippi’s Transportation Commission.
Incumbent Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville has won the Republican nomination for the Northern District seat on Mississippi’s Transportation Commission.
May 19, 2015: Weidie Report: GOVERNOR TRENT LOTT? / MISSISSIPPI’S FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ELECTION REVIEW
While predictions, or polls for that matter, did not mean much prior to the May 12 vote, the general consensus was Kelly and Northern District Highway Commissioner Mike Tagert were the leading candidates to make the runoff. Kelly finished 3,134 votes ahead of Tagert for second place. Lee County was the major difference. Kelly was endorsed by Nunnelee’s widow, Tori, who lives in Tupelo. Kelly’s home of Saltillo is just a few miles from Tupelo. In Lee County alone, Kelly beat Tagert by 3,711 votes. Tagert had a solid margin over Kelly in populous Desoto County but it was not enough to offset Kelly’s margin in Lee County and some of the smaller counties in the district.
While predictions, or polls for that matter, did not mean much prior to the May 12 vote, the general consensus was Kelly and Northern District Highway Commissioner Mike Tagert were the leading candidates to make the runoff. Kelly finished 3,134 votes ahead of Tagert for second place. Lee County was the major difference. Kelly was endorsed by Nunnelee’s widow, Tori, who lives in Tupelo. Kelly’s home of Saltillo is just a few miles from Tupelo. In Lee County alone, Kelly beat Tagert by 3,711 votes. Tagert had a solid margin over Kelly in populous Desoto County but it was not enough to offset Kelly’s margin in Lee County and some of the smaller counties in the district.
May 15, 2015: Y'all Politics: Geoffrey Yoste of Oxford pulls out of Transportation Comm race, backs Mike Tagert
Lafayette County Native, Geoffrey Yoste is withdrawing his name from the election for Transportation Commissioner in the Northern District.
Lafayette County Native, Geoffrey Yoste is withdrawing his name from the election for Transportation Commissioner in the Northern District.
May 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Democrats celebrate Tuesday win; battle moves to runoff
The third-runner in the race, Republican northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, has endorsed Kelly in the runoff as "a person of honor and integrity who will move the ball forward on our conservative principles in Congress …." Another Republican candidate, Boyce Adams, who carried 5 percent of the vote, endorsed Kelly.
The third-runner in the race, Republican northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, has endorsed Kelly in the runoff as "a person of honor and integrity who will move the ball forward on our conservative principles in Congress …." Another Republican candidate, Boyce Adams, who carried 5 percent of the vote, endorsed Kelly.
May 11, 2015: WTVA: Glance at candidates in Mississippi congressional election
Mike Tagert, 44, of Starkville, Republican. Occupation: Northern district transportation commissioner. Campaign website: http://www.miketagert.com/
Previous campaigns: Tagert was elected to the three-member Transportation Commission in 2011.
"We need a public servant. We need ... someone who can practically go to work, someone who is pragmatic about making things happen and someone who can make small, incremental improvements and change the world we live in," Tagert said during the forum at Ole Miss.
Mike Tagert, 44, of Starkville, Republican. Occupation: Northern district transportation commissioner. Campaign website: http://www.miketagert.com/
Previous campaigns: Tagert was elected to the three-member Transportation Commission in 2011.
"We need a public servant. We need ... someone who can practically go to work, someone who is pragmatic about making things happen and someone who can make small, incremental improvements and change the world we live in," Tagert said during the forum at Ole Miss.
May 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Salter: Shrill tone of CD01 race likely script for 2016
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
Apr 21, 2015: Dark Horse Mississippi: Everybody Loves Reagan, Kelly Hates the IRS, Felons Deserve Voting Rights, & Other #MS01 Tupelo Debate Takeaways
Mike Tagert Says He Will Not Support Impeaching Obama, While Boyce Adams Says Several People In the Obama Administration Should Be In Prison
Mike Tagert Says He Will Not Support Impeaching Obama, While Boyce Adams Says Several People In the Obama Administration Should Be In Prison
Apr 18, 2015: Dark Horse Mississippi: DA Trent Kelly Uses Prosecutorial Personnel for Congressional Campaign in #MS01
This is something I am guessing Kelly's main opponent, Mike Tagert, may also be doing. As Transportation Commissioner of the Northern District of Mississippi, I would be shocked if Tagert's employees were not doing the same.
This is something I am guessing Kelly's main opponent, Mike Tagert, may also be doing. As Transportation Commissioner of the Northern District of Mississippi, I would be shocked if Tagert's employees were not doing the same.
Apr 13, 2015: Delta Farm Press: Political theater: campaign rhetoric versus the reality of performance
In the best-known category are probably Mike Tagert, currently serving as transportation commissioner for the state’s northern district;
In the best-known category are probably Mike Tagert, currently serving as transportation commissioner for the state’s northern district;
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Mar 23, 2015: MDOT: MDOT to Participate in Work Zone Awareness Week March 23-27
“It is important that motorists are aware of the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday so that we can travel safely,” said Commissioners Dick Hall, Tom King and Mike Tagert, Mississippi Transportation Commission, in a joint statement. “Work zones are their office; and like any citizen, they have families who would like to see them return home safe.”
“It is important that motorists are aware of the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday so that we can travel safely,” said Commissioners Dick Hall, Tom King and Mike Tagert, Mississippi Transportation Commission, in a joint statement. “Work zones are their office; and like any citizen, they have families who would like to see them return home safe.”
Mar 10, 2015: Daily Journal: Tagert joins field in 1st Congressional District
Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert confirmed Monday he will run for Congress in the May 12 special election for the 1st District U.S. House seat.
Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert confirmed Monday he will run for Congress in the May 12 special election for the 1st District U.S. House seat.
Mar 2, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Sizing Up Jackson Races
Transportation Commission Northern District
Democrat: Danny Woods.
Republican: Mike Tagert (incumbent), Chip Johnson, Jimmie D. Mills, Geoffrey Yoste.
Transportation Commission Northern District
Democrat: Danny Woods.
Republican: Mike Tagert (incumbent), Chip Johnson, Jimmie D. Mills, Geoffrey Yoste.
Feb 24, 2015: AP: May 12 election set to fill north Mississippi US House seat
Mike Tagert of Starkville, a Republican who has been the elected state transportation commissioner for the northern one-third of the state since 2011, said he is considering running in the special election. Candidates for congressional seats are not required, by law, to live in the district. Tagert said he lives 5 or 5 miles outside the 1st District, but could move into the district if elected. His transportation commission district overlaps the congressional district.
Mike Tagert of Starkville, a Republican who has been the elected state transportation commissioner for the northern one-third of the state since 2011, said he is considering running in the special election. Candidates for congressional seats are not required, by law, to live in the district. Tagert said he lives 5 or 5 miles outside the 1st District, but could move into the district if elected. His transportation commission district overlaps the congressional district.
Feb 11, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: Tagert considering bid for Nunnelee's vacant House seat
Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert confirmed Wednesday he is considering a bid for former U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee's vacant House seat.
Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert confirmed Wednesday he is considering a bid for former U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee's vacant House seat.
Feb 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Presley won't be among Congressional candidates
The other top names being mentioned are all Republicans, with Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert among them. With his district mirroring that of Presley's, Tagert seems like an attractive candidate. He's got name recognition and has been on the ballot in much of that Congressional district.
The other top names being mentioned are all Republicans, with Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert among them. With his district mirroring that of Presley's, Tagert seems like an attractive candidate. He's got name recognition and has been on the ballot in much of that Congressional district.
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Mike served for six years in the United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College and two Master’s degrees from Mississippi State University. Mike was elected in 2011 as one of three members of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, representing the Northern District. Mike is responsible for transportation oversight in 33 counties including every county in Mississippi’s First Congressional District, representing nearly one million Mississippians. He is the first Republican to ever hold the post of Transportation Commissioner in the Northern District and only the second Republican to hold the post in Mississippi. Before being elected to the Commission, Mike promoted economic development projects along one of our nation’s largest water resources, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. He also served on the Trade and Transportation Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and as a Vice President of Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals, Inc.
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