Elections 2007-2008

 

 

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.