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.
15 comments:
Wow amazing to see someone announce Republican candidacy for a statewide elected position without name dropping the president even once.
No Rankin County endorsements, Sean? Wonder why?
I know nothing about him but like seeing a candidate who actually has litigation and judicial experience, unlike our current poseur of
an Attorney General.
So, sean said the 82 county tour was for public safety and then requests endorsements from them. C'mon sean even Ray Charles can see that was for your campaign. Looks like you got 28 out of 82 so far. You got some more work to do buddy.
Where's Bubba's endorsement? What is he butt hurt about? Bailey too?
He's been running at the taxpayers expense for over a year now.
82 Counties in 82 Days. This guy is the most self serving individual in the state.
At least he’s seen a trial, read some briefs, and written a few opinions. Pretty qualified imho.
The petty negative comments do not upset me —clearly people are upset that he is fighting
I am ready for a Gipson-Watson-Tindell led Mississippi. No more baby boomers. Get some fresh energy in there and forget about Trump. Let’s go after all the thugs in this state destroying our small cities and watch Mississippi boom with growth. Gonna be awesome!
9:47, good question. I suppose Tindell would not want an endorsement from a Good Squad sheriff. I wouldn't, if I were running for office.
The list is impressive. I know several of those DAs, and they would not endorse someone undeserving. I don't know who else may jump into this race, but he or she will have to overcome a lot. The list of DAs is impressive.
RMQ
He lost my vote when I got an unsolicited text from an out of state number trumpeting his candidacy
Clay Edwards is running for Rankin County ditch digger...
He’s not AG material. Neither was fitch. I mean any other options? Y’all are killin me here
Announcing your candidacy and openly campaigning while staying in your state taxpayer job...not smart. Great way to piss off a large portion of the GOP primary.
Hopefully Briggs will announce soon and decimate Tindell. Tindell's ego is way to big and he needs to have a reality check similar to a high school bully who picks on the wrong kid to bully.
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