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Dianne Dodson Black (Dem)

Biographical Information

Campaign Phone 9012829282
Qualifications & Education Graduate of Enrii School of Beauty Culture
firstname Dianne
District MS-01, 1st Congressional District of Mississippi
phone 901-282-9282
FB www.facebook.com/diannedodsonblackforuscongress
City Olive Branch
Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Dianne4Congress

What are your goals and priorities for this office?

“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 and Restoring Roe. President Biden’s record of accomplishment for the American people is unparalleled. The Biden-Harris administration is to be commended.” A very long list of Biden-Harris accomplishments are available at www.whitehouse.gov , here are a few highlights from their list: * American Rescue Plan that changed the course of the deadly pandemic and led to the fastest job recovery in history * Infrastructure Investments that created jobs (in Mississippi) * Inflation Reduction Act * PACT Act for Veterans * First major gun safety legislation in decades * Lowering Costs for Families Everyday Expenses * Historically low unemployment, more people are working than ever before

What experience has best qualified you for this position?

I have been the owner of a small business for more than 40 years and a woman of color in Mississippi, which qualifies me to represent my values at the table where decisions are made by voting in support of the people of Mississippi.

What changes, if any, do you propose for our Social Security system?

If elected, I will look to the leaders of my party to guide me with their experience and wisdom as to what bills we will all be supporting to protect Social Security.

What, if any, actions will you support to create a pathway to citizenship for immigrant workers?

If elected, I will look to the leaders of my party to guide me with their experience and wisdom as to what bills we will all be supporting to create a pathway to citizenship for immigrant workers.

What is your position on foreign policy, specifically in relation to current global hotspots?

If elected, I will look to the leaders of my party to guide me with their experience and wisdom as to what bills we will all be supporting to funding the Ukrainian government, and finding a peace filled cease fire, which includes a two state solution in Palestine/Isreal.

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Trent Kelly (Rep)

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What are your goals and priorities for this office?

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What experience has best qualified you for this position?

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What changes, if any, do you propose for our Social Security system?

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What, if any, actions will you support to create a pathway to citizenship for immigrant workers?

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What is your position on foreign policy, specifically in relation to current global hotspots?

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