Oct 17, 2015: Gulf Live: Confederate emblem a sticky election topic in Mississippi
Tim Johnson, a former state senator who switched from Republican to Democrat to run for lieutenant governor, said he voted to keep the Confederate emblem in 2001 but now thinks it should be removed: "You don't hold onto something that's holding you back." Oct 9, 2015: MyFox Memphis: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Democrat Tim Johnson: Raised $209,303. Spent $196,537. Cash on hand $2,766. |
Aug 4, 2015: Washington Times: Former state Sen. Tim Johnson wins Democratic nomination for Mississippi lieutenant governor
Former state Sen. Tim Johnson wins Democratic nomination for Mississippi lieutenant governor. Aug 4, 2015: WLBT: 5 statewide incumbents win GOP primaries in Mississippi
Former state Sen. Tim Johnson won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. July 16, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Incumbents rack up cash
Democrat Tim Johnson: Raised $119,425. Spent $54,000. Cash on hand $65,425. |
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June 10, 2015: Commercial Dispatch: Local, state Dems converge at Beans and Greens
Lt. Gov. candidate Tim Johnson engaged the room with his passionate speaking style. He fondly recalled his 11 years spent living in Starkville, where he was a volunteer firefighter. Johnson has served as a city alderman, a state senator and a county supervisor. He wasn't always on the left side of the aisle but had a change of heart because he said he likes to help people. |
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May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves raised $276,101. He now posts over $2.4 million cash-on-hand. His Republican primary opponent, Libertarian opponent, Reform opponent and one of his Democratic opponents all failed to file reports. Democrat Tim Johnson, a former state senator and Elvis impersonator, reported raising $41,525 with $27,551 cash-on-hand. Of that, $25,000 was loan Johnson made to his campaign.
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves raised $276,101. He now posts over $2.4 million cash-on-hand. His Republican primary opponent, Libertarian opponent, Reform opponent and one of his Democratic opponents all failed to file reports. Democrat Tim Johnson, a former state senator and Elvis impersonator, reported raising $41,525 with $27,551 cash-on-hand. Of that, $25,000 was loan Johnson made to his campaign.
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Mar 10, 2015: Southern Political Report: Mississippi Democrats set for another shellacking
The race for lieutenant governor could also generate some heat, with former Republican state senator Tim Johnson who recently became a Democrat perhaps getting some national Democratic money to fuel his campaign against incumbent Tate Reeves (R). Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For Lieutenant Governor: incumbent Tate Reeves of Rankin and Alisha Nelson McElhenney of Jackson, Republicans; and Jelanie Barr of Greenwood, and Tim Johnson of Madison, both Democrats. |
Feb 4, 2015: Madison County Journal: Democrat 'Elvis' back with bid for 'Lt. Guvnor'
A former Republican state senator from Madison County who nearly 15 years ago was involved in brawl on the Senate floor over a chicken bill, announced on Wednesday that he will run for lieutenant governor as a Democrat
A former Republican state senator from Madison County who nearly 15 years ago was involved in brawl on the Senate floor over a chicken bill, announced on Wednesday that he will run for lieutenant governor as a Democrat
Feb 4, 2015: Clarion Ledger: GOPer Tim Johnson to run for lt. gov. as Democrat
Former Republican state Sen. Tim Johnson of Madison will announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor as a Democrat, multiple sources with knowledge of the announcement have confirmed.
Former Republican state Sen. Tim Johnson of Madison will announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor as a Democrat, multiple sources with knowledge of the announcement have confirmed.