Scottie Cuevas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Mississippi State Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office January 2, 1996 – January 8, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Johnson |
| Succeeded by | David Baria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Scottie Revette Cuevas November 26, 1965 Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party |
Republican (2011–present) Democratic (before 2011) |
| Spouse | April Welsh |
| Residence(s) | Pass Christian, Mississippi, U.S. |
Scottie Revette Cuevas (born November 26, 1965) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1996 to 2008. He was defeated for reelection in 2007, losing to primary challenger David Baria by 36 votes. [1] From January 2004 through December 2007, he served as chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Committee on Tourism. [2]
In 2011, he sought the Republican nomination for Mississippi Transportation Commissioner from the Southern District, losing to Senator Tom King. [3]
In 2020, he ran for Harrison County Tax Collector, ultimately placing in third behind Sharon Nash Barnett and Connie Rockco. [4] [5]
References
- ^ "Hinds GOP chair helps coast Democratic senator on ballot recount". meridianstar.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ "A Resolution to Commend Former Senator Scottie R. Cuevas for His Distinguished Service in the Mississippi Senate" (PDF). billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ "PRC county GOP voters went for Holliday, Reeves, split evenly between Hill and Albritton, and favored Smith over Lee". Picayune Item. August 3, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ Dawkins, Hunter (April 21, 2020). "Cuevas Enters Vacancy for County Tax Collector". Gazebo Gazette. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ "Barnett, Rockco head to run off for Harrison Co. Tax Collector". WLOX. November 4, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2022.