Executive Director of the Brickfire Project Cheikh Taylor officially qualified to run for the Mississippi House District 38 seat on Friday. The seat was vacated by Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, when he retired in June.
The other candidates that have qualified to run are former Ward 2 Alderman Lisa Wynn and Starkville native and business owner Narissa Bradford.
Because of the special election being held on Nov. 7, Taylor and all other candidates on the ballot will run as independents.
Taylor told the SDN even though this became a perfect opportunity for him to run, he definitely has “huge shoes” to fill.
Taylor said whenever there is a change in leadership, people become a little apprehensive about the next person to take the job, but he will take notes from Ellis’ tenure.
“Part of what I’ll be doing is making sure that I continue and honor the legacy of Mr. Ellis,” Taylor said.
For more on Taylor and other stories, read Saturday's Starkville Daily News.