Jackson Jambalaya

 Sean Tindell issued the following press release. 

Former prosecutor, judge, state senator, and Commissioner of Public Safety, Sean Tindell has officially launched his campaign for Attorney General of Mississippi. Bringing decades of experience from every level of the state's legal system, Tindell enters the race with a proven track record of fighting crime, supporting law enforcement, and defending conservative values.

In announcing his candidacy, Tindell emphasized his unique range of experience across the state's justice system. "I’ve spent my career in every branch of Mississippi’s justice system," said Tindell. "I’ve prosecuted the cases, written the laws, judged them from the bench, and led the officers who enforce them. I know what this office can do, and I’m ready to do it. Public safety is my number one priority. No need for on-the-job training, I’m ready to serve on Day One."

Tindell’s extensive career in public service spans four distinct roles. He began as an Assistant District Attorney for Harrison, Hancock, and Stone counties, as well as City Prosecutor for Biloxi, focusing on securing convictions for violent criminals and sex offenders. Voters later elected him to the Mississippi State Senate in 2011, where he rose to Chairman of the Judiciary A Committee. During his legislative tenure, he was recognized for his 100% pro-life voting record, earning an "A" rating from the NRA, named a “Business and Jobs Champion” by the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) and serving as a key gatekeeper for the state's criminal code.

In 2017, Governor Phil Bryant appointed Tindell to the Mississippi Court of Appeals, where he was subsequently elected to a full term in 2018 and built a reputation for enforcing the Constitution and applying the law strictly as written. Since 2020, Tindell has served as Commissioner of Public Safety under Governor Tate Reeves, leading over 1,600 dedicated public safety professionals across multiple divisions, including the Highway Patrol, Bureau of Narcotics, Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, Capitol Police, and the Forensics Lab.

As Commissioner, Tindell has spearheaded efforts to dismantle fentanyl operations, combat human trafficking, take sexual predators off the streets, and make our roadways safer. His record of success includes reduction of wait times at the driver services bureau from 3 hours to 15 minutes, elimination of decade-long backlogs of cases at the Forensics Laboratory, and enhanced relationships with state and federal law enforcement partners. Moving into the campaign for Attorney General, his platform focuses on backing law enforcement against radical efforts to defund police or empty prisons, supporting measures to deport criminal illegal aliens in our communities, and safeguarding constitutional protections and religious freedoms.

Key law public safety officials across Mississippi have expressed strong backing for his campaign. "Mississippi law enforcement is standing with Sean Tindell because he stands with us," said Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson. "Sean is experienced, tough and determined." 10th Circuit Court District Attorney Kassie Coleman echoed that sentiment, stating, "Sean Tindell also served as a prosecutor, locking up sex offenders and violent criminals. That’s why Mississippi law enforcement is standing with Sean. Sean Tindell will be a great Attorney General." 2nd Circuit Court District Attorney Crosby Parker added, "Sean Tindell is an experienced prosecutor and judge who knows what it takes to keep your family safe." This growing list of endorsements includes:

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS

Jason D. Herring – 1st Circuit Court District (Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Prentiss,

and Tishomingo Counties)

W. Crosby Parker – 2nd Circuit Court District (Hancock, Harrison, and Stone Counties)

Ben Creekmore – 3rd Circuit Court District (Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Marshall,

Tippah, and Union Counties)

Adam Hopper – 5th Circuit Court District (Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery,

Webster, and Winston Counties)

Brad McCulloch - 7th Circuit Court District (Hinds County)

Steven Kilgore – 8th Circuit Court District (Leake, Neshoba, Newton, and Scott Counties)

Kassie Coleman – 10th Circuit Court District (Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, and Wayne

Counties)

Lin Carter – 12th Circuit Court District (Forrest and Perry Counties)

Chris Hennis – 13th Circuit Court District (Covington, Jasper, Simpson, and Smith Counties)

Hal Kittrell – 15th Circuit Court District (Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, and Pearl

River Counties)

Jay Hale – 17th Circuit Court District (Panola, Tate, Tallahatchie, and Yalobusha Counties)

Angel Myers – 19th Circuit Court District (George, Greene, and Jackson Counties)

Matthew Barton – 23rd Circuit Court District (DeSoto County)

SHERIFFS

Sheriff Greg Pollan – Calhoun County

Sheriff Anthony Chancelor – Clarke County

Sheriff Darell Perkins – Covington County

Sheriff Charlie Sims – Forrest County

Sheriff Mitchell Mixon – George County

Sheriff Ryan Walley – Greene County

Sheriff Garrett Hartley – Grenada County

Sheriff Johnny Allison – Hancock County

Sheriff Matt Haley – Harrison County

Sheriff John Ledbetter – Jackson County

Sheriff Joe Berlin – Jones County

Sheriff James R. Moore - Kemper County

Sheriff Ward Calhoun – Lauderdale County

Sheriff Jim Johnson – Lee County

Sheriff Randy Tucker – Madison County

Sheriff Kevin Crook – Monroe County

Sheriff Eric Clark – Neshoba County

Sheriff Joedy Pennington – Newton County

Sheriff David Alison – Pearl River County

Sheriff Jacob Garner – Perry County

Sheriff Wally Jones – Pike County

Sheriff Mike Lee – Scott County

Sheriff Joel Houston – Smith County

Sheriff Todd Stewart – Stone County

Sheriff Luke Shepard – Tate County

Sheriff Calvin “KC” Hamp – Tunica County

Sheriff Jimmy Edwards – Union County

Sheriff David Gore – Webster County

Born in 1973, Sean Tindell is a lifelong resident of Mississippi who earned his business degree and MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi before receiving his Juris Doctor from the Mississippi College School of Law. Outside of his public service, he founded a small business in Gulfport and with his law practice represented various governmental and business entities. He and his wife, Claire, continue to reside in Gulfport where they raised their four children: Sam, John Thomas, Meredith, and Henry.