Gov. Phil Bryant has set July 10, 2018, as the special election date for House District 77. The seat recently became vacant when Gov. Bryant appointed former Rep. Andy Gipson Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. If no candidate receives a majority of votes on July 10, a runoff will be held on July 31. District 77 encompasses parts of Rankin and Simpson counties. Below is information we have been able to compile on those running. BIPEC will be reaching out to each candidate in the coming days to learn more about their backgrounds and campaigns.

 

Price Wallace (Mendenhall)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pricewallacemsdistrict77/

  • General manager of River Birch Farms
  • Wallace family ran Wallace Tractor at Mendenhall

Christopher R. “Chris” Purdum (Magee)

Website: https://www.purdumforrep.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purdumforrep/

  • Attorney
  • Magee City Prosecutor
  • Former Mendenhall City Judge

Cemper Scott (Mendenhall)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cemperscott4rep77/

  • Served as town alderman for D’lo
  • Served 14 years with Mississippi Federation of Republican Women
  • Family owns and operates Scott Tractor and Equipment Company

Hayes Patrick (Puckett)

 https://www.facebook.com/HayesPatrick77/

  • Owns Patrick’s Produce in Puckett
  • Served as an alderman in Puckett, MS
  • Owns Clear Creek Fitness

Cliff Brown (Magee)

Website: https://www.electcliffbrown.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elect-Cliff-Brown-Representative-District-77-181698301874777/

  • Retired member of the Mississippi Air National Guard
  • Runs Jade’s Beauty Supplies & Fashions in Magee
  • Ran unsuccessfully for the Senate seat in District 35 in 2011 and 2015