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Rufus Straughter

Rep · Democrat · District 51 · MS

Rufus Straughter — Democratic State Representative for Mississippi District 51 (official headshot)

Where they stand

Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.

Trend vs. medians

Rufus Straughter's score per year against the House, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).

By issue category

Rufus Straughter vs. the Democrat median and the House median, per issue category.

Standout votes

Votes where Rufus Straughter broke from the Democrat majority in the House.

Detailed score tables

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2023
19.57
Rep
D
51

Year

2023
100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
57.14
35.29
8.33
9.09
16.13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Rufus Straughter's voting record?

Rep. Rufus Straughter (D-MS-51) earned a 20% ILA score for 2023, far out of step with limited-government principles. Rufus Straughter represents the 51st District in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

How aligned is Rufus Straughter with limited-government principles?

Rufus Straughter earned a 20% ILA score in 2023. Rufus Straughter is far out of step with limited-government principles.

What is Rufus Straughter's ILA score?

Rufus Straughter has a 20% ILA score for 2023.

Where does Rufus Straughter serve?

Rep. Rufus Straughter (D-MS-51) represents the 51st District in the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Democrat.

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