Madison attorney Phil Buffington announces run for state auditor
Buffington joins a Republican field already including two other declared candidates as Shad White weighs a run for governor.
- On Tuesday, Madison attorney and Mississippi Tort Claims Board Chairman Phil Buffington announced his candidacy for Mississippi state auditor in the 2027 Republican primary.
- Buffington plans to campaign on "fraud prevention, regulatory accountability and stronger cybersecurity standards," aiming to ensure taxpayer dollars are "not wasted or stolen."
- Sen Daniel Sparks of Belmont and former Rep Nick Bain of Corinth have also entered the auditor race, while Current Auditor Shad White is considering a gubernatorial run.
- Numerous candidates have joined Mississippi's 2027 statewide cycle, including Lynn Fitch, Andy Gipson, Philip Gunn, and Priscilla Williams Till for governor, with no Democratic auditor candidate announced.
- The Mississippi Republican Party will hold statewide primaries in August 2027, with Michael Watson, Shuwaski Young, and Sean Tindell declaring candidacies for other state offices.
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Madison attorney Phil Buffington announces run for state auditor - The Mexico Ledger
Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story; however, this audio has not been reviewed for accuracy and may contain errors. Read more about how we use AI to increase access to our reporting. Phil Buffington, a Madison attorney involved in conservative politics and chairman of the Mississippi Tort Claims Board, announced on Tuesday that he will run for state auditor next year in the Republican primary. Buffi…
Madison attorney Phil Buffington announces run for state auditor - Seward Independent
Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story; however, this audio has not been reviewed for accuracy and may contain errors. Read more about how we use AI to increase access to our reporting. Phil Buffington, a Madison attorney involved in conservative politics and chairman of the Mississippi Tort Claims Board, announced on Tuesday that he will run for state auditor next year in the Republican primary. Buffi…
Finance lawyer Phil Buffington Jr. announces bid for Mississippi state auditor
Another candidate has entered the race to be Mississippi’s next auditor. Veteran finance lawyer C. Phillip “Phil” Buffington Jr. announced his candidacy on Tuesday. He is running as a Republican. The Ole Miss and Mississippi College School of Law, now Mississippi Christian University School of Law, graduate boasts that his years of experience advising community […]
PHIL BUFFINGTON ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR MISSISSIPPI STATE AUDITOR - Mississippi Monitor
C. Phillip “Phil” Buffington Jr., a veteran financial legal expert, conservative leader, and devoted family man, officially announced his candidacy today for Mississippi State Auditor in the Republican Primary. Buffington brings extensive executive, legal, and regulatory experience advising community banks, financial institutions, and businesses across Mississippi and the nation to the campaign, offering a proven […]
Madison attorney Phil Buffington announces run for state auditor - Stateline Publications
Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story; however, this audio has not been reviewed for accuracy and may contain errors. Read more about how we use AI to increase access to our reporting. Phil Buffington, a Madison attorney involved in conservative politics and chairman of the Mississippi Tort Claims Board, announced on Tuesday that he will run for state auditor next year in the Republican primary. Buffi…
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