Feb 27, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Hall: Gunn struggling to adapt to supermajority
While Gunn’s speakership has never been in question, he clearly does not have absolute control over the Republican majority. Behind-the-scene tensions have only grown since the House voted to overturn the election of Bo Eaton, a Democrat, and seat Rep. Mark Tullos, R-Raleigh. That was a purely political move that Gunn pushed in order to gain a three-fifths supermajority needed to pass any appropriations bills.
While Gunn’s speakership has never been in question, he clearly does not have absolute control over the Republican majority. Behind-the-scene tensions have only grown since the House voted to overturn the election of Bo Eaton, a Democrat, and seat Rep. Mark Tullos, R-Raleigh. That was a purely political move that Gunn pushed in order to gain a three-fifths supermajority needed to pass any appropriations bills.
Jan 20, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Election Disputes: No Bibles, and Lots of Swearing
Rep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, who has represented District 79 since 1996, won the tiebreaker by drawing straws in November as state law instructs. But his challenger, Mark Tullos, disputed that the election was a tie in the first place due to what he calls a secret meeting of the election commission when its members counted nine affidavit ballots that led to a tie in the first place. Tullos also says five of those ballots should not be counted due to a violation of a rule in state law that allows voters who move within 30 days prior to the election to vote by affidavit ballot.
Rep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, who has represented District 79 since 1996, won the tiebreaker by drawing straws in November as state law instructs. But his challenger, Mark Tullos, disputed that the election was a tie in the first place due to what he calls a secret meeting of the election commission when its members counted nine affidavit ballots that led to a tie in the first place. Tullos also says five of those ballots should not be counted due to a violation of a rule in state law that allows voters who move within 30 days prior to the election to vote by affidavit ballot.
Jan 20, 2016: WLBT: The Latest: Miss. House sets GOP winner of contested race
The House voted 67-49 Wednesday to seat Mark Tullos of Raleigh as the District 79 representative from Smith and Jasper counties. It was mostly along party lines. The decision unseats Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton, who won a tiebreaker in November by a drawing of straws.
The House voted 67-49 Wednesday to seat Mark Tullos of Raleigh as the District 79 representative from Smith and Jasper counties. It was mostly along party lines. The decision unseats Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton, who won a tiebreaker in November by a drawing of straws.
Jan 11, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Hearings for contested House, Senate races set
Republican challenger Mark Tullos has appealed his loss -- or, technically his tie -- with incumbent Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton of Taylorsville. After the race was declared a tie, Eaton won re-election to the seat by drawing straws, per state law. But Tullos says irregularities with counting affidavit ballots resulted in the tie and he should be declared the winner or a new election be called.
Republican challenger Mark Tullos has appealed his loss -- or, technically his tie -- with incumbent Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton of Taylorsville. After the race was declared a tie, Eaton won re-election to the seat by drawing straws, per state law. But Tullos says irregularities with counting affidavit ballots resulted in the tie and he should be declared the winner or a new election be called.
Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
Democrat incumbent Bo Eaton won reelection in a tied race settled by drawing straws. His Republican challenger Mark Tullos claims the race should not have ended in a tie because affidavit votes were improperly counted and removing those votes would instead give him the win. The other petition is by Tasha Dillon who lost by 144 votes to incumbent David Myers in the District 98 Democratic Primary.
Democrat incumbent Bo Eaton won reelection in a tied race settled by drawing straws. His Republican challenger Mark Tullos claims the race should not have ended in a tie because affidavit votes were improperly counted and removing those votes would instead give him the win. The other petition is by Tasha Dillon who lost by 144 votes to incumbent David Myers in the District 98 Democratic Primary.
Dec 22, 2015: WTVA: Miss. House race is tied up--literally
The Democrat drew the long straw last month. Five-term incumbent Bo Eaton is trying to hold onto his seat. But Republicans would be pushed over the edge to a supermajority if his challenger Mark Tullos gets a victory.
The Democrat drew the long straw last month. Five-term incumbent Bo Eaton is trying to hold onto his seat. But Republicans would be pushed over the edge to a supermajority if his challenger Mark Tullos gets a victory.
Dec 21, 2015: WJTV: Incumbent: Votes properly counted in tied Mississippi race
Local election officials consulted with the Mississippi secretary of state’s office before deciding to count nine votes at the center of a disputed House race, an attorney for five-term Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton said in papers filed Friday.
Local election officials consulted with the Mississippi secretary of state’s office before deciding to count nine votes at the center of a disputed House race, an attorney for five-term Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton said in papers filed Friday.
Nov 30, 2015: MBJ: BILL CRAWFORD — Left-out Eaton Would Make Democrats the Left-out Party
Speaking of left-outs, the money is clearly on long-straw winner Rep. Bo Eaton getting left out when the Legislature convenes in January. Incumbent Democrat Eaton beat Republican challenger Mark Tullos by drawing the long straw after the two tied for the District 79 House seat.
Speaking of left-outs, the money is clearly on long-straw winner Rep. Bo Eaton getting left out when the Legislature convenes in January. Incumbent Democrat Eaton beat Republican challenger Mark Tullos by drawing the long straw after the two tied for the District 79 House seat.
Nov 23, 2015: Jackson Free Press: After Getting the Short Straw, Tullos Appeals Loss to the Miss. House
Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton, a 20-year incumbent from Taylorsville, drew a long green straw on Friday in a tiebreaking ceremony overseen by the governor and secretary of state. That made him the winner over Republican Mark Tullos of Raleigh, who drew a short red straw.
Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton, a 20-year incumbent from Taylorsville, drew a long green straw on Friday in a tiebreaking ceremony overseen by the governor and secretary of state. That made him the winner over Republican Mark Tullos of Raleigh, who drew a short red straw.
Nov 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Pender: 42 vote was disaster averted, not GOP victory
Other nail-biter races appeared to be all over except the shouting. Republican challenger Mark Tullos of Raleigh defeated incumbent Democrat Bo Eaton of Taylorsville by six vote in unofficial results, and only four photo ID affidavits remained out.
Other nail-biter races appeared to be all over except the shouting. Republican challenger Mark Tullos of Raleigh defeated incumbent Democrat Bo Eaton of Taylorsville by six vote in unofficial results, and only four photo ID affidavits remained out.
Feb 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Revving Up for the Big Fights
"In an unprecedented move, Speaker Gunn made up another rule to prevent the people's business from being handled in a fair way," Rep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, stated in a press release.
"In an unprecedented move, Speaker Gunn made up another rule to prevent the people's business from being handled in a fair way," Rep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, stated in a press release.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ballot alternative passes amid allegations of coercion
Trial lawyers were successful in pushing back challengers of friends such as Rep. Jamie Franks (D-Mooreville), Rep. Tommy Reynolds (D-Charleston) and Rep. Bo Eaton (D-Taylorsville), said Wilcox.
Trial lawyers were successful in pushing back challengers of friends such as Rep. Jamie Franks (D-Mooreville), Rep. Tommy Reynolds (D-Charleston) and Rep. Bo Eaton (D-Taylorsville), said Wilcox.
Jan 13, 2015: Mississippi Political Pulse: PULSE’s Power Player of the Day: Rep. Blaine “Bo” Eaton
With his folksy and very much southern drawl, he usually is one you can always count on to pose questions asking how certain pieces of legislation is going to effect his constituents. Today, Rep. Eaton was one of many who championed the cause of the over 200,000 Initiative #42 petitioners.
With his folksy and very much southern drawl, he usually is one you can always count on to pose questions asking how certain pieces of legislation is going to effect his constituents. Today, Rep. Eaton was one of many who championed the cause of the over 200,000 Initiative #42 petitioners.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers pass alternative ballot measure after debate
"All you're doing is confusing the electorate. Give them a chance. It may not pass," Eaton said. "Or you may vote for confusion. It may be what you want. It's been going on for 50 years."
"All you're doing is confusing the electorate. Give them a chance. It may not pass," Eaton said. "Or you may vote for confusion. It may be what you want. It's been going on for 50 years."
Aug 18, 2003: MBJ: Pundits ponder possibilities
“Sen. Tommy Robertson (R-Moss Point) and Rep. Cecil Brown (D-Jackson) were key trial lawyers targets who, with backing from business and professionals, were re-elected,” he said. “Also, business and medical forces took Grenada doctor Sid Bondurant to a legislative seat by beating Rep. Donny Ryals (D-Grenada) who had trial lawyer financing.”
“Sen. Tommy Robertson (R-Moss Point) and Rep. Cecil Brown (D-Jackson) were key trial lawyers targets who, with backing from business and professionals, were re-elected,” he said. “Also, business and medical forces took Grenada doctor Sid Bondurant to a legislative seat by beating Rep. Donny Ryals (D-Grenada) who had trial lawyer financing.”