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The March 12 Democratic primary in Mississippi will feature two candidates vying for their party's nomination in the Mississippi District 1 Congressional race.
Either Matthew "Bronco" Williams or Dianne Black will face incumbent Republican U.S. Rep Trent Kelly in the Nov. 5 general election.
The Commercial Appeal sent questionnaires to each candidate. Below are their responses.
Matthew 'Bronco' Williams
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City/Town of Residence: Hernando
Age: 26
Occupation: Writer and educator
Education: Graduated from Lewisburg High School; studied theater at Northwest Mississippi Community College, and creative writing and journalism on a pre-law track at Arkansas State University
Immediate family: Parents Christopher Williams and Sandra Williams; two siblings Kaitlyn Williams and Brayden Williams; four grandparents Jerry Williams, Freida Williams, James Johnson and Marie Johnson
Have you ever served as an elected official? No
Why are you running?
I'm running for U.S. House this year because our representatives no longer represent us. I, like many other Americans, am tired of our representatives only looking out for the wealthy and elites while none of the problems we have get fixed and the regular people get left out. What we have isn't working, and we need Something Different.
What are some of the issues you would like to address if you are elected? How would you like to resolve those issues?
I feel like by improving the quality of education at all levels and in all settings, many other issues would be solved as a result, like job shortages, healthcare issues, and democratic backsliding to name a few. I'm additionally passionate about issues pertaining to conservation and environmentalism, as well as fighting corruption in the United States Government and protecting Americans' constitutional rights.
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Dianne Black
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City/town of residence: Olive Branch
Age: 68
Occupation: Owner of The Hair Fashions salon in Olive Branch
Education: Graduated from the Enrii School of Beauty Cultures in 1981
Immediate family: Her husband, James O. Black Jr., died on Nov. 13, 2022; five children James Bryant Black, Jason DeCarlos Black, Jeremy Jermaine Black, Jamie Terrell Black and Whitney Sherell Black; three grandchildren Jason DeCarlos Black Jr., Joshua James Black and Jaxon Mustin
Have you ever served as an elected official? No
Why are you running?
I'm running to be a yes vote in Congress for the Biden Administration to save our democracy.
What are some of the issues you would like to address if you are elected? How would you like to resolve those issues?
Our Democracy is on the line and I am willing to represent Mississippi in the House of Representatives. If elected, I plan to vote in favor of supporting President Biden’s excellent policies and thriving economy. President Biden’s record of accomplishment for the American people is unparalleled. The Biden-Harris administration is to be commended. I plan to be a yes vote for Democratic plans and policies that are endorsed by the Biden Administration.
Trent Kelly
Trent Kelly's campaign did not respond to requests for information.
-- Jacob Wilt, Commercial Appeal
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Mississippi elections: What to know about Congressional District 1 candidates
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