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Randy Rushing

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Randy Rushing
Mississippi House of Representatives District 78
Tenure
2012 - Present
Term ends
2028
Years in position
14
Compensation
Base salary
$23,500/year
Per diem
House members receive no per diem during session, but are eligible for $40 per day outside of session.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 7, 2023
Education
Associates
East Central Community College, Meridian Community College, Community College of the Air Force
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Air Force
Years of service
1980 - 2006
Personal
Birthplace
Carthage, MS
Religion
United Methodist
Contact

Randy Rushing (Republican Party) is a member of theMississippi House of Representatives, representingDistrict 78. He assumed office on January 3, 2012. His current term ends on January 4, 2028.

Rushing (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theMississippi House of Representatives to representDistrict 78. He won in the general election onNovember 7, 2023.

Biography

Randy Rushing was born in Carthage, Mississippi. Rushing served in the United States Army from 1980 to 2006. He attended East Central Community College, Meridian Community College, and the Community College of the Air Force for undergraduate study. He has served as a member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, and the Legislative Sportsman Caucus.[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Rushing was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Rushing was assigned to the following committees:

2020-2021

Rushing was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Rushing was assigned to the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rushing served on the following committees:

Mississippi committee assignments, 2015
•Agriculture
•Constitution
•County Affairs
•Military Affairs
•Municipalities
•Public Health and Human Services
•Accountability, Efficiency, and Transparency

2012-2013

During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Rushing served on the following committees:

Mississippi committee assignments, 2012
•Agriculture
•Constitution
•County Affairs
•Military Affairs
•Municipalities
•Public Health and Human Services

Note: Rushing also served on theSelect Committee on Select Committee on Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency.

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2023

See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2023

General election

General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78

IncumbentRandy Rushing won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Randy Rushing (R)
 
100.0
 
5,795

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Total votes: 5,795
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78

IncumbentRandy Rushing advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78 on August 8, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Randy Rushing
Randy Rushing
 
100.0
 
3,820

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Total votes: 3,820
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Endorsements

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2019

See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2019

General election

General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78

IncumbentRandy Rushing defeatedJoe Bradford in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78 on November 5, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Randy Rushing
Randy Rushing (R) Candidate Connection
 
59.5
 
4,685
Joe Bradford (D)
 
40.5
 
3,192

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Total votes: 7,877
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78

Joe Bradford advanced from the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78 on August 6, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Joe Bradford
 
100.0
 
2,314

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Total votes: 2,314
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78

IncumbentRandy Rushing advanced from the Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 78 on August 6, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Randy Rushing
Randy Rushing Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,177

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Total votes: 4,177
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2015

See also:Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2015

Elections for theMississippi House of Representatives took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015. The general election took place onNovember 3, 2015. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[2]Wallace Pogue was unopposed in the Democratic primary. IncumbentRandy Rushing was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rushing defeated Pogue in the general election.

Mississippi House of Representatives, District 78 General Election, 2015
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngRandy RushingIncumbent64.3%4,572
    Democratic Wallace Pogue35.7%2,536
Total Votes7,108

2011

See also:Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2011

On November 8, 2011, Rushing won election to District 78 of theMississippi House of Representatives. He defeatedRalin Williams in the primary on August 2, 2011.[3] Rushing was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[4][5]

Mississippi House of Representatives District 78 Republican Primary, 2011
CandidateVote %Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRandy Rushing82%1,479
Ralin Williams18%325
Total Votes1,804

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2019

Candidate Connection

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I am retired USAF/MS ANG. Small business owner. Prior Certified Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and Police Officer. I have served as Alderman and Mayor in the Town of Decatur. I have served in the Mississippi House since 2012.
  • I am a large supporter of infrastructure improvements.
  • I support our Military, Law Enforcement, EMS, and other First Responders.
  • I support our Educational System and feel we need to continuously work to improve
I am a pro-life and pro-second amendment person. I believe in minimal government and free enterprise.
I have many past bosses and friends I looked up to, and continue to admire to this day.
I am a caring person. I am dedicated to whatever job I take on.
The person elected to any office should hold a passion for the job and do the best he/she can.
I hope to leave the my District and State in better shape than it was when I was elected.
Mississippi Air National Guard - 25 years
My father passed away when I was 19. Growing up and facing the challenges of life without him has been my biggest struggle.
I think the House is more in touch with the Citizens, due to the House Districts being smaller than the Senate Districts.
I think it is very helpful to Legislators to have a background in local government. Not that it should be a requirement, but it is beneficial.
There has to be good communication and negotiations. But ultimately, they should all have the same goals in mind.
Absolutely. Establishing relationships and trust in each other as Legislators allows us to promote important Bills and get them passed in both Chambers.
Due to my background in the Military, Volunteer Fire Fighter, Police Officer, and Mayor, I feel the committees assigned to me are areas that I am familiar with, and I am able to contribute better to the Legislative process.

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Campaign finance summary

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Randy Rushing campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2023Mississippi House of Representatives District 78Won general$12,900 $0
2019Mississippi House of Representatives District 78Won general$28,215 N/A**
Grand total$41,115 N/A**
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 4. Special sessions took place on January 19, 2024, and January 25, 2024.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.


2023

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In 2023, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 1.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.


2022

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In 2022, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 5.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.


2021

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In 2021, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 1.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2020

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In 2020, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 to October 10. The session was suspended effective July 1, 2020. It had been previously suspended from March 18 to May 7. The session reconvened from August 10 to October 2.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019

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In 2019, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.

Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017

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In 2017, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5.

Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2016

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In 2016, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.

Legislators are scored by the ACLU on their whether their votes on bills "promote racial, cultural, and economic justice."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2015

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2015, click [show].   

In 2015, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2014

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2014, click [show].   

In 2014, theMississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on education bills.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

See also


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