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Political Screenings 2007
Four Divisions (AL, MS, NC, VA) were involved in
the screening and endorsement of candidates in
2007.
Chapters screened 212 candidates for local and
state offices. At the state level, 81 candidates
were endorsed. This included the Lt. Governor,
Attorney General and Secretary of State for
Mississippi. Endorsements were made in 38 local
races, to include 5 county Sheriffs.
Of the 119 candidates endorsed, 66 were elected
to office for a 55.4% PBA success rate.
The PBA endorsed candidates won 17 of the local
races (including 2 Sheriffs). At the state
level, 47 PBA endorsed legislative candidates
were elected. In addition, the endorsed Lt.
Governor and Secretary of State candidates from
Mississippi were elected.
Screenings 2008
This year was a relatively minor election year,
2008 will be different. There will be many local
and legislative races. The 2008 election cycle
will also bring screenings for all US House
seats as well as 11 US Senate seats in the
Southern States area.
Alexander (TN), Chambliss (GA), Cochran (MS),
Dole (NC),
Graham (SC), Landrieu (LA), McConnell (KY),
Pryor (AR),
Rockefeller (WV), Sessions (AL), Warner (VA)
If you wish to
become involved, contact your Chapter Political
Action Committee
Chairperson, your Division, or the Southern
States PBA office.
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