David Dallas has filed to run for Rep. David Norquist's seat

David Dallas, close friend of Rep. David Norquist and manager of Norquist's first campaign for the House, has filed to run for Norquist's open seat.  Dallas should have plenty of support and be able to hold Norquist's district for Democrats.

Rep. David Norquist (D-Cleveland) will not run for reelection

I just got off of the phone with Rep. David Norquist, the Vice Chair of Ways and Means in the House, and he confirmed an Mississippi Business Journal report that he will not be running for reelection this year.  Norquist, the father of three young boys, has decided that his obligations to them are more important than being in the Legislature.  I can't argue with that, but I will miss having Norquist around.  He was a tireless advocate for his district, his alma mater (Delta State), and working Mississippians.  In addition, there's no current Mississippi politician better at delivering a one-liner than David Norquist.