Metro legislative races

There are three hot legislative races in the metro area that bear watching. Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, is opposed by Republican Cory Wilson in House District 66. Rep. John Reeves, R-Jackson, is opposed by Democrat Andrienne Wooten in House District 71. And, Sen. Richard White, R-Terry, is opposed by Democrat David Blount in Senate District 29. White appears in the most trouble from Blount. White barely won the last time. It was close and decided in a challenge. White's opposition to several education issues hurt him in the strong public school district. Blount is smart, committed and has worked hard. This election will say much about this district, whether the "R" behind the name means more than the man, the facts or the record.