Feb 24, 2015: AP: May 12 election set to fill north Mississippi US House seat
Travis Childers of Booneville, a Democrat who held the 1st District seat from mid-2008 until early 2011, did not immediately return a call Tuesday.
Travis Childers of Booneville, a Democrat who held the 1st District seat from mid-2008 until early 2011, did not immediately return a call Tuesday.
Dec 29, 2014: Deep South Daily: 9 Stories that made 2014 a riveting year in Mississippi politics
Thad Cochran won easily after his challenger, Democrat Travis Childers, followed the ill-advised strategy of trying to gain the Tea Party voters that were still mad about the Republican primary.
Thad Cochran won easily after his challenger, Democrat Travis Childers, followed the ill-advised strategy of trying to gain the Tea Party voters that were still mad about the Republican primary.
Nov 13, 2014: Chickasaw Journal: Childers takes Chickasaw
Democratic Senatorial candidate Travis Childers, of Booneville, garnered 52.52 percent of the vote with 2,268 ballots compared to now seven-term Republican Senator Thad Cochran with 2,001 votes. Reform candidate Shawn O’Hara got 29 votes in Chickasaw County.
Democratic Senatorial candidate Travis Childers, of Booneville, garnered 52.52 percent of the vote with 2,268 ballots compared to now seven-term Republican Senator Thad Cochran with 2,001 votes. Reform candidate Shawn O’Hara got 29 votes in Chickasaw County.
Nov 5, 2014: Daily Kos: I was right again! MS Democrats effed up big time
And Travis Childers was a legit candidate who could have beaten him.
And Travis Childers was a legit candidate who could have beaten him.
Nov 4, 2014: Huffington Post: Travis Childers Loses Senate Race To Thad Cochran
Former Rep. Travis Childers (D-Miss.) was defeated by Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) on Tuesday.
Nov 3, 2014: WAPT: Travis Childers In Their Own Words
We're giving candidates a chance to explain why they deserve your vote.
Oct 23, 2014: Jackson Free Press: The Faces of Travis Childers
Natalie Maynor was visiting North Carolina when she heard that Travis Childers, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, had signed a so-called no-amnesty pledge of the Federation for AmericanImmigration Reform.
Oct 2, 2014: Washington Post: Democrat Childers agrees to anti-amnesty pledge that Chris McDaniel signed
Former congressman Travis Childers, the Democratic Senate nominee in Mississippi, on Thursday signed an anti-amnesty pledge a conservative organization is pushing, a move that could endear him to disgruntled supporters of former tea party candidate Chris McDaniel, the runner-up to Sen. Thad Cochran in the GOP primary.
Sept 18, 2014: WJTV: Childers Fires Back on Cochran Equal Pay Vote
Forty Senate Republicans, including Senator Thad Cochran voted against the bill. Travis Childers, the Democrat hoping to claim the incumbent's senate seat in November, is firing back."When a woman does the same work that a man does, she should be assured of equal pay," says Childers.
Sept 9, 2014: Gulf Live: Who let the dogs out? Travis Childers releases bloodhounds on Thad Cochran's trail in campaign video
The campaign of Travis Childers, Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Thad Cochran, released its first campaign video Monday and hit on some familiar themes from the heated Republican primary -- he won't debate and he spends too much time in Washington.
Former Rep. Travis Childers (D-Miss.) was defeated by Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) on Tuesday.
Nov 3, 2014: WAPT: Travis Childers In Their Own Words
We're giving candidates a chance to explain why they deserve your vote.
Oct 23, 2014: Jackson Free Press: The Faces of Travis Childers
Natalie Maynor was visiting North Carolina when she heard that Travis Childers, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, had signed a so-called no-amnesty pledge of the Federation for AmericanImmigration Reform.
Oct 2, 2014: Washington Post: Democrat Childers agrees to anti-amnesty pledge that Chris McDaniel signed
Former congressman Travis Childers, the Democratic Senate nominee in Mississippi, on Thursday signed an anti-amnesty pledge a conservative organization is pushing, a move that could endear him to disgruntled supporters of former tea party candidate Chris McDaniel, the runner-up to Sen. Thad Cochran in the GOP primary.
Sept 18, 2014: WJTV: Childers Fires Back on Cochran Equal Pay Vote
Forty Senate Republicans, including Senator Thad Cochran voted against the bill. Travis Childers, the Democrat hoping to claim the incumbent's senate seat in November, is firing back."When a woman does the same work that a man does, she should be assured of equal pay," says Childers.
Sept 9, 2014: Gulf Live: Who let the dogs out? Travis Childers releases bloodhounds on Thad Cochran's trail in campaign video
The campaign of Travis Childers, Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Thad Cochran, released its first campaign video Monday and hit on some familiar themes from the heated Republican primary -- he won't debate and he spends too much time in Washington.
Sept 4, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Childers wants Cochran to debate
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Travis Childers on Thursday challenged incumbent Republican Thad Cochran to a series of debates.
Sept 4, 2014: Gulf Live: Travis Childers challenging Thad Cochran to series of debates
The Democratic nominee for Senate, former U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, says Mississippi voters should get to make a side-by-side comparison of him and the man he's trying to unseat.
Sept 4, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: I'm Conservative and Will be Voting for Democrat Travis Childers in November
So, I will be voting for Democrat Travis Childers. As a conservative, he will be farther left then most candidates I have ever voted for in recent times.
Aug 29, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Childers Responds to McDaniel Lawsuit Dismissal
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator Travis Childers responded to Judge Hollis McGehee's decision to dismiss Sen. Chris McDaniel's lawsuit challenging the election results of the Republican run-off for U.S. Senator. Childers looks forward to debating Cochran on issues including the minimum wage and equal pay.
Aug 21, 2014: WDAM: Travis Childers campaigns in downtown Hattiesburg
In the meantime, the Democratic candidate for Senate isn't wasting any time waiting to find out who he'll face in the general election. Travis Childers campaigned in downtown Hattiesburg Thursday afternoon.
Aug 10, 2014: Digital Journal: Stimulus vote differentiated Cochran, Childers
The legislation is perhaps the most significant major issue where Cochran, a six-term incumbent, and his Democratic component, Travis Chiders of Booneville, differed when Childers served in the U.S. House. Both voted against two controversial and watershed proposals, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamcare, and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, which provided funds to help financial institutions during the economic downturn.
Aug 7, 2014: WLOX: Travis Childers stops in Gulfport to campaign
On Wednesday evening, South Mississippi got a visit from Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate Travis Childers. Childers supporters signed their names to be counted in attendance to his meet and greet for the upcoming senate race.
Aug 6, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Neshoba: A Gorilla Under the Pavilion
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Travis Childers told the crowd that political parties mean little when it comes to deciding on issues, and that he depends more on the difference between right and wrong than right and left. Poverty, lack of education, lack of health care and unemployment, Childers said, "don't know a political party."
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Travis Childers: “Senator Cochran does not have the confidence of his state, let alone hisown party”
Democrats in Washington are watching the feud cautiously, not yet convinced it will put even Mississippi in play. The Democratic nominee, Mr. Childers, has raised little money and was always seen as a good candidate against Mr. McDaniel but as a marginal one against Mr. Cochran.
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Travis Childers in 2010
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Disruptive Justice: Harry Reid & the DSCC should rasie money for Travis Childers
Victor Williams (Disruptivejustice.org) writes that "Former blue-dog House member Travis Childers can win the Senate seat.
June 24, 2014: National Journal: The Travis Childers Test
For former Democratic congressman Travis Childers, winning a Senate seat in deeply-conservative Mississippi is a tough challenge. But for Democrats, just running a competitive race against the newly minted Republican nominee will go a long way toward determining whether Democrats can hang onto their majority.
June 4, 2014: Real Clear Politics: Can Travis Childers Win in Mississippi?
Although there is still a runoff to be had, most analysts like state Sen. Chris McDaniel's odds for defeating six-term Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi in a few weeks. McDaniel very nearly cleared the 50 percent mark in the first round of balloting Tuesday, and one suspects that his supporters are more enthusiastic and likely to turn out for the runoff.
June 3, 2014: Huffington Post: Travis Childers Wins Democratic Primary In Mississippi Senate Race
Travis Childers has won the Democratic primary in Missisippi's Senate race, the Associated Press reports.
May 30, 2014: Politico: Can a Democrat win in Mississippi?
Former Rep. Travis Childers voted against the Affordable Care Act, opposes new restrictions on gun sales, believes marriage is between a man and a woman, and describes himself as “disenchanted” in many ways with the national Democratic Party.
Mar 3, 2014: FiveThirtyEight: Travis Childers’ Elasticity Problem
Former Mississippi congressman Travis Childers, a Democrat, announced Friday that he will run for the U.S. Senate. Victory will not come easy.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Travis Childers on Thursday challenged incumbent Republican Thad Cochran to a series of debates.
Sept 4, 2014: Gulf Live: Travis Childers challenging Thad Cochran to series of debates
The Democratic nominee for Senate, former U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, says Mississippi voters should get to make a side-by-side comparison of him and the man he's trying to unseat.
Sept 4, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: I'm Conservative and Will be Voting for Democrat Travis Childers in November
So, I will be voting for Democrat Travis Childers. As a conservative, he will be farther left then most candidates I have ever voted for in recent times.
Aug 29, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Childers Responds to McDaniel Lawsuit Dismissal
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator Travis Childers responded to Judge Hollis McGehee's decision to dismiss Sen. Chris McDaniel's lawsuit challenging the election results of the Republican run-off for U.S. Senator. Childers looks forward to debating Cochran on issues including the minimum wage and equal pay.
Aug 21, 2014: WDAM: Travis Childers campaigns in downtown Hattiesburg
In the meantime, the Democratic candidate for Senate isn't wasting any time waiting to find out who he'll face in the general election. Travis Childers campaigned in downtown Hattiesburg Thursday afternoon.
Aug 10, 2014: Digital Journal: Stimulus vote differentiated Cochran, Childers
The legislation is perhaps the most significant major issue where Cochran, a six-term incumbent, and his Democratic component, Travis Chiders of Booneville, differed when Childers served in the U.S. House. Both voted against two controversial and watershed proposals, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamcare, and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, which provided funds to help financial institutions during the economic downturn.
Aug 7, 2014: WLOX: Travis Childers stops in Gulfport to campaign
On Wednesday evening, South Mississippi got a visit from Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate Travis Childers. Childers supporters signed their names to be counted in attendance to his meet and greet for the upcoming senate race.
Aug 6, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Neshoba: A Gorilla Under the Pavilion
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Travis Childers told the crowd that political parties mean little when it comes to deciding on issues, and that he depends more on the difference between right and wrong than right and left. Poverty, lack of education, lack of health care and unemployment, Childers said, "don't know a political party."
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Travis Childers: “Senator Cochran does not have the confidence of his state, let alone hisown party”
Democrats in Washington are watching the feud cautiously, not yet convinced it will put even Mississippi in play. The Democratic nominee, Mr. Childers, has raised little money and was always seen as a good candidate against Mr. McDaniel but as a marginal one against Mr. Cochran.
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Travis Childers in 2010
July 7, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Disruptive Justice: Harry Reid & the DSCC should rasie money for Travis Childers
Victor Williams (Disruptivejustice.org) writes that "Former blue-dog House member Travis Childers can win the Senate seat.
June 24, 2014: National Journal: The Travis Childers Test
For former Democratic congressman Travis Childers, winning a Senate seat in deeply-conservative Mississippi is a tough challenge. But for Democrats, just running a competitive race against the newly minted Republican nominee will go a long way toward determining whether Democrats can hang onto their majority.
June 4, 2014: Real Clear Politics: Can Travis Childers Win in Mississippi?
Although there is still a runoff to be had, most analysts like state Sen. Chris McDaniel's odds for defeating six-term Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi in a few weeks. McDaniel very nearly cleared the 50 percent mark in the first round of balloting Tuesday, and one suspects that his supporters are more enthusiastic and likely to turn out for the runoff.
June 3, 2014: Huffington Post: Travis Childers Wins Democratic Primary In Mississippi Senate Race
Travis Childers has won the Democratic primary in Missisippi's Senate race, the Associated Press reports.
May 30, 2014: Politico: Can a Democrat win in Mississippi?
Former Rep. Travis Childers voted against the Affordable Care Act, opposes new restrictions on gun sales, believes marriage is between a man and a woman, and describes himself as “disenchanted” in many ways with the national Democratic Party.
Mar 3, 2014: FiveThirtyEight: Travis Childers’ Elasticity Problem
Former Mississippi congressman Travis Childers, a Democrat, announced Friday that he will run for the U.S. Senate. Victory will not come easy.
Travis Wayne Childers (born March 29, 1958) is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative forMississippi's 1st congressional district from 2008 to 2011. The district included much of the northern portion of the state including New Albany, Columbus, Oxford, Southaven, and Tupelo. A member of the Democratic Party, Childers previously served as Chancery Clerk of Prentiss County from 1992 until his election to Congress. On March 1, 2014, Childers announced that he is running for the United States Senate. He won his party's nomination for the Senate seat in the Democratic primary on June 3, but lost the general election to Thad Cochran on Nov 4, 2014.