Brandon Presley
Brandon Everitt Presley (born July 21, 1977) is an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission from the Northern District from 2008 to 2024 and mayor of Nettleton, Mississippi, from 2001 to 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Brandon Presley | |
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Presley in 2023 | |
| Member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission from the Northern district | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – January 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dorlos Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Chris Brown |
| Mayor of Nettleton | |
| In office 2001–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Lee Riley |
| Succeeded by | R. V. Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brandon Everitt Presley July 21, 1977 Amory, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Katelyn Mabus (m. 2023) |
| Relatives | Harold Ray Presley (uncle) Elvis Presley (second cousin) Ray Mabus (cousin-in-law) |
| Education | Itawamba Community College Mississippi State University (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Presley has been described as a moderate, populist politician who holds conservative stances on issues such as gun control, taxes, and abortion. He was the Democratic nominee for governor of Mississippi in the 2023 election, narrowly losing to incumbent Republican Tate Reeves by 3.24%. He had the best performance for a Democratic candidate for governor since 1999.
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