THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH
Hosemann picks up endorsement
Dispatch Capitol Bureau
JACKSON - The Mississippi Police Benevolent Association has endorsed Republican Delbert Hosemann for secretary of state.
The Jackson attorney faces former Columbus Mayor Jeffrey Rupp and two other candidates in the Aug. 7 Republican primary.
Hosemann has been “a dedicated ally” of law-enforcement officers, according to a statement issued by his campaign last week.
He received the George Phillips Community Service Award from the U.S. Justice Department for being involved in an anti-gang initiative, chairing the Project Safe Neighborhoods Steering Committee and serving as treasurer of a relief fund for police officers and firefighters who were victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The winner of the four-man GOP primary will face the Democratic nominee in November.
Democrats running for secretary of state in the Aug. 7 party primary are former state Sen. Rob Smith of Richland, Corinth attorney John Windsor and Jabari Toins of