Delbert Hosemann said passing an effective and constitutional voter identification program is the No. 1 issue in his bid for secretary of state.
The Republican candidate, in an interview Friday while in Eupora, said most people believe that voter ID is the cornerstone of voter reform and stopping election fraud.
"Most people want a voter reform package. I'm in favor of that and will push the Legislature for that," he said.
Hosemann is also promoting the creation of the "Mississippi Certified" poll worker training program and cleaning up voter rolls.
As secretary of state, Hosemann also said he would fight to ethically manage 16th Section lands, which help fund public schools. He asserted that his 35 years as a business attorney and private developer make him the most qualified candidate to manage these resources.
A campaign brochure states: "As secretary of state, I will ensure that these lands are fairly managed between all interested parties and fair value is obtained for our public schools. In the first 90 days, my administration will publicly list the terms for all 16th Section land leases to guarantee that the public has access to this information.
Hosemann additionally said he will create a more business-friendly environment in the state. "I know how to fix our outdated codes and regulations to favor new economic growth and more good-paying jobs for Mississippians."
Hosemann grew up in Vicksburg and lives in Jackson. In the Nov. 6 general election, he'll face Democrat Rob Smith, a longtime real estate business owner and former state senator from Richland. The secretary of state's job is open this year because Democratic incumbent Eric Clark chose not to seek a fourth term.
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