JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Campaign finance reform was talked about months before the start of the 2024 Legislative Session, and lawmakers have made some progress on a bill this year. When Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (D-Miss.) defeated former State Senator Chris McDaniel in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor, he vowed to address the issue. [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) announced the beginning of a new campaign finance reporting system for Mississippi political candidates. Campaign finance issued became a central topic of this year's primary election season with questions raised over State Senator Chris McDaniel's (R-Miss.) bid for lieutenant governor. Watson said the new system [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 8, and some of the most contested races will be front and center. The chairmen of both parities said their morale is high in what has been a fascinating primary season for both parties. For the Democratic party, new leadership and competitive […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office is investigating an out-of-state PAC and its creator, who have been helping State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-District 42) in his campaign for lieutenant governor. Wisconsin political operative Thomas Datwyler formed “Invest in Mississippi PAC.” The PAC had received hundreds of thousands of dollars from several groups […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader