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2011 General Election Results

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  • Thursday, December 8 2011 12:15 AM EST2011-12-08 05:15:37 GMT
    Crystal Springs makes history with the election of its first female mayor. It is a dream come true for Sally Garland who for years envisioned what she would do if she could lead the town.

     

  • Wednesday, December 7 2011 3:42 PM EST2011-12-07 20:42:03 GMT
    These are the new faces of the Mississippi Legislature, 47 total and all of them getting a crash course in what it's like to be a lawmaker, from policies and procedures to rules and regulations.

  • Tuesday, December 6 2011 11:55 PM EST2011-12-07 04:55:11 GMT
    A record voter turnout went to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor in Crystal Springs.  A special election was required because Arthur Lee Evans resigned.

  • Wednesday, November 16 2011 1:09 AM EST2011-11-16 06:09:30 GMT
    A special election was held Tuesday for Alderman At Large.

  • Pike County Sheriff Mark Shepherd has won a third term. Final results on Monday showed Shepherd with 6,629 votes to 6,488 votes for challenger Kenny Cotton.

  • Wednesday, November 9 2011 9:55 AM EST2011-11-09 14:55:15 GMT
    Incumbent Robert Graham emerges the victor in the Hinds County District One Supervisor's race.

  • Wednesday, November 9 2011 9:21 AM EST2011-11-09 14:21:08 GMT
    Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall holds onto his seat in a close race with 52 percent of the vote. His opponent, Democrat Marshand Crisler received 48 percent.

  • Tuesday, November 8 2011 3:08 PM EST2011-11-08 20:08:16 GMT
    Election officials say the largest voting precinct in Hinds County isn't experiencing any voting problems.

  • Tuesday, November 8 2011 12:03 AM EST2011-11-08 05:03:54 GMT
    Monday night Mississippians were mere hours from filing into polling booths across the state to cast their ballots. As night fell local Democratic and Republican parties held rallies to Get Out the Vote.

     

  • Monday, November 7 2011 8:57 PM EST2011-11-08 01:57:15 GMT
    One of the more interesting elements of this year's political season is the battle over the so-called Personhood Amendment. A new poll out Monday indicates support for the initiative is declining. 

  • Monday, November 7 2011 8:06 PM EST2011-11-08 01:06:45 GMT
    Less than 24 hours to go and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann wants to make sure everyone is on the same page.

  • Friday, November 4 2011 7:45 PM EDT2011-11-04 23:45:31 GMT
    Last night, several people received an automated phone call, using Governor Haley Barbour's interview on MSNBC expressing concerns over initiative 26. Now, the governor wants to make sure Mississippians know his position on the personhood amendment.

  • Friday, November 4 2011 6:17 PM EDT2011-11-04 22:17:56 GMT
    The numbers are in and Mississippians cast 26,433 absentee ballots for the general election, Which Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says is higher than usual and the number is enough to raise concern about potential voter fraud, especially coming off of previous elections where people have even been prosecuted.

  • Wednesday, November 2 2011 9:45 PM EDT2011-11-03 01:45:26 GMT
    Candidates running for the state's Commissioner of Agriculture spot want your votes on election day.

  • Wednesday, November 2 2011 9:31 PM EDT2011-11-03 01:31:05 GMT
    As the clock ticks down to election day candidates for two of the state's top jobs were given ten minutes to appeal to voters. Hundreds packed inside a tent in Jackson to hear from the two men vying to move in to the governor's mansion and lead the state for the next four years.

  • Wednesday, November 2 2011 1:15 AM EDT2011-11-02 05:15:18 GMT
    Faith based organizations take on the three ballot measures Mississippians will decide at the polls. Clergy from a Jackson church met with the NAACP and civil rights attorneys to discuss the impact of the proposed laws.

  • Tuesday, November 1 2011 8:32 PM EDT2011-11-02 00:32:44 GMT
    With election day just a week away now, opponents and supporters of the various initiatives and propositions on the ballot are stepping up their campaigns.

  • Tuesday, November 1 2011 7:29 PM EDT2011-11-01 23:29:01 GMT
    Dr. Joanna Storey, Pediatrician, speaks against the Personhood Amendment, Initiative 26. A guest editorial opposing the Personhood Amendment initiative will post Thursday, November 3.

  • Thursday, October 27 2011 7:44 PM EDT2011-10-27 23:44:40 GMT
    Madison county's attorney has launched an investigation into campaign literature sent out in bulk by a candidate for Justice Court. District 4 Justice Court Judge candidate William Featherston sent out a bulk flyer that has raised eyebrows.

  • Thursday, October 27 2011 5:44 PM EDT2011-10-27 21:44:26 GMT
    Can a person be pro-life and vote against Initiative 26?

  • Thursday, October 27 2011 1:23 PM EDT2011-10-27 17:23:58 GMT
    Rev. Edward Hightower speaks out against Voter ID, Proposition 27.

  • Wednesday, October 26 2011 8:03 PM EDT2011-10-27 00:03:48 GMT
    With the general election less than two weeks away, Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant, lands a key endorsement. 

  • Tuesday, October 25 2011 9:34 PM EDT2011-10-26 01:34:49 GMT
    Sen. Chris McDaniel, (R) Ellisville, speaks in favor of Voter ID, Proposition 27. A guest editorial opposing the Voter ID proposition will post Thursday, October 27.

  • Thursday, October 20 2011 12:03 PM EDT2011-10-20 16:03:40 GMT
    Ross Tucker with the Greater Jackson Alliance and the Greater Jackson Partnership speaks against eminent domain reform.

  • Monday, October 3 2011 11:43 PM EDT2011-10-04 03:43:39 GMT
    Judge rules on new election date for State Representative election for a part of Hinds County.

  • This is the 2011 General Election Sample Ballot, released by the Secretary of State's Office. County races are not included.

  • Monday, September 12 2011 10:01 PM EDT2011-09-13 02:01:43 GMT
    It's the state's largest industry and two candidates want to be the leader who capitalizes on what the Magnolia State has to offer when it comes to agriculture.

  • Wednesday, August 24 2011 9:42 PM EDT2011-08-25 01:42:38 GMT
    Jimmy Houston appears headed back to his old job as Chief of Police in Ridgeland, after losing a runoff bid for Madison County Sheriff. Houston was defeated Tuesday by Republican challenger Deputy Randy Tucker.

  • Wednesday, August 24 2011 9:29 PM EDT2011-08-25 01:29:29 GMT
    In Tuesday's primary runoff race for governor, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree came away the winner on the Democratic ticket. Dupree becomes the first black candidate to win a major party nomination for the state's highest office.

  • Tuesday, August 23 2011 11:16 PM EDT2011-08-24 03:16:24 GMT
    Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi governor, becoming the first black candidate to win major-party nod for the state's top job.

  • Tuesday, August 23 2011 9:18 PM EDT2011-08-24 01:18:13 GMT
    Tuesday voters headed back to the polls to decide winners in the Democratic and Republican Primary Runoffs. But the number of people casting ballots was far less than those who voted in the August 2nd Primary.

  • Tuesday, August 23 2011 9:17 PM EDT2011-08-24 01:17:20 GMT
    Voters are deciding Tuesday who will become the Republican contender in the race for State Treasurer.  The race is between the State Senator Lee Yancey and Director of the State Personnel Board Lynn Fitch.

  • Tuesday, August 23 2011 8:40 PM EDT2011-08-24 00:40:53 GMT
    A number of problems arose during the state's August 2 primary election. But one state official says when voters go to the polls during Tuesday's runoff those concerns should be resolved.

  • Tuesday, August 23 2011 5:14 PM EDT2011-08-23 21:14:07 GMT
    The two men in the race for Democratic Gubernatorial candidate canvassed the state Monday in hopes garnering more votes before Election Day. Hattiesburg Mayor Johnnie Dupree and Clarksdale attorney Bill Luckett are approaching the finish line of Tuesday's Primary Runoff.

  • Monday, August 22 2011 9:26 PM EDT2011-08-23 01:26:27 GMT
    Two statewide races remain undecided for the general election ballot. On the Democratic side, it's the choice for governor.  On the Republican side, it's a battle for state treasurer pitting the Director of the State Personnel Board Lynn Fitch against State Senator Lee Yancey.

  • Mississippi voters Tuesday will finish choosing the Democratic nominee for governor and the Republican nominee for state treasurer.

  • Thursday, August 18 2011 1:15 AM EDT2011-08-18 05:15:16 GMT
    For the first time in more than three decades a new face will represent District 5 on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Supervisor George Smith conceded Tuesday to five time challenger Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes.

     

  • Friday, August 12 2011 11:28 PM EDT2011-08-13 03:28:13 GMT
    He was once the most powerful political figure in Mississippi and now he's speaking out against the way Mississippians cast their ballots during primary elections.

  • Wednesday, August 10 2011 12:11 AM EDT2011-08-10 04:11:05 GMT
    One week after the Democratic primary election, the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee certified the results Tuesday night. Only a select few people were present for the process.

  • Tuesday, August 9 2011 9:57 PM EDT2011-08-10 01:57:38 GMT
    Bill Luckett was back on the campaign trail Tuesday morning. The Clarksdale lawyer is primed for an August 23 run-off but is fixed on defeating Republican nominee Phil Bryant.

  • Monday, August 8 2011 7:55 PM EDT2011-08-08 23:55:43 GMT
    The Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee has yet to certify the election results from the August 2 primary.  

  • Thursday, August 4 2011 12:36 AM EDT2011-08-04 04:36:26 GMT
    Both Rankin and Madison Counties will elect new sheriffs this year. But there's no clear winner in Madison County's Republican primary.

  • Thursday, August 4 2011 12:33 AM EDT2011-08-04 04:33:51 GMT
    The gubernatorial showdowns in Tuesday's primary election ended with different outcomes for the state's top office.

  • Thursday, August 4 2011 12:32 AM EDT2011-08-04 04:32:05 GMT
    The Hinds County Sheriff's race is a long way from being officially decided.

  • Wednesday, August 3 2011 10:04 PM EDT2011-08-04 02:04:41 GMT
    Questions continue to swirl around voter problems in the Hinds County primary. Wednesday morning candidates and supporters gathered in the basement of the Hinds County Courthouse to oversee the absentee ballot count, making sure there weren't any issues. 

  • Wednesday, August 3 2011 6:24 PM EDT2011-08-03 22:24:52 GMT
    Tyrone Lewis claimed victory Tuesday night, confident that he has unseated Hinds County four term Sheriff Malcolm McMillin.

  • Wednesday, August 3 2011 12:23 AM EDT2011-08-03 04:23:35 GMT
    State Treasurer Tate Reeves of Flowood defeated state Sen. Billy Hewes of Gulfport on Tuesday in the hard-fought Republican primary for Mississippi lieutenant governor.

  • Tuesday, August 2 2011 11:44 PM EDT2011-08-03 03:44:24 GMT
    Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant of Brandon has won the five-man Republican primary for Mississippi governor. Hattiesburg Mayor Johnnie DuPree and Clarksdale attorney and businessman Bill Luckett are headed to an Aug. 23 runoff for the Democratic nomination.

  • Tuesday, August 2 2011 10:40 PM EDT2011-08-03 02:40:39 GMT
    Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann of Jackson won his party's nomination for re-election Tuesday night. Hosemann is completing his first term as secretary of state.

  • Tuesday, August 2 2011 9:54 PM EDT2011-08-03 01:54:48 GMT
    Veteran political observers say they can't remember an election where there have been so many campaign signs. The abundance of signs have caused problems here in central Mississippi. 

  • Tuesday, August 2 2011 9:47 PM EDT2011-08-03 01:47:17 GMT
    Like many hopefuls looking to succeed Governor Haley Barbour, Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Bryant took the time to cast his ballot Tuesday afternoon. 

  • Monday, August 1 2011 12:56 PM EDT2011-08-01 16:56:55 GMT
    WLBT will rebroadcast "The Great Debate" before Tuesday's primaries. The two-hour forum with the top seven candidates for governor will air Monday night at 7:00 on the WLBT First Alert Weather Channel.

  • Monday, August 1 2011 1:07 AM EDT2011-08-01 05:07:14 GMT
    There are only two days left before voters go to the polls in the statewide primaries to cast their ballots.

  • Saturday, July 30 2011 12:28 AM EDT2011-07-30 04:28:55 GMT
    It is the latest blow in what has been a combative race for Lieutenant Governor.  Tate Reeves' camp sent mailers to Clinton residents claiming his opponent Billy Hewes wants to change their school system.  Hewes called it a smear campaign.

  • Friday, July 29 2011 4:30 PM EDT2011-07-29 20:30:39 GMT
    He stood at the podium for the last time as Mississippi governor, the same place on the Neshoba County Fairgrounds where eight years ago he first stood campaigning for votes to become governor.

  • Thursday, July 28 2011 7:28 PM EDT2011-07-28 23:28:10 GMT
    Tim Johnson is running for Transportation Commissioner against incumbent Dick Hall in the Republican primary. One of Johnson's campaign ads is raising eyebrows in Memphis.

  • Thursday, July 28 2011 5:04 PM EDT2011-07-28 21:04:48 GMT
    Two candidates for attorney general took the Neshoba Co. Fair stage Wednesday afternoon showcasing why their politics and experience should convince voters they are the best candidate for the job.

  • Wednesday, July 27 2011 8:37 PM EDT2011-07-28 00:37:29 GMT
    The heat wasn't the only thing hot at the Neshoba County Fair Wednesday morning. Lieutenant governor candidates Billy Hewes and Tate Reeves went on the attack before Tuesday's primary election.

  • Wednesday, July 27 2011 8:10 PM EDT2011-07-28 00:10:24 GMT
    Candidates for Central District Transportation Commissioner appeared Wednesday at the Neshoba County Fair.

  • Tuesday, July 26 2011 8:28 PM EDT2011-07-27 00:28:45 GMT
    The clock is ticking down on political candidates as next week's primary closes in. For Republicans Billy Hewes and Tate Reeves, vying to become the state's second in command position, it's been anything but an easy campaign.

  • Monday, July 25 2011 4:26 PM EDT2011-07-25 20:26:11 GMT
    It's a vision for the state laid out in ten pages Wednesday morning at the state capitol.

  • Monday, July 25 2011 12:23 AM EDT2011-07-25 04:23:09 GMT
    Bryant was speaking with local workers in the forestry industry. The "Forestry for Phil" fish fry was held at the Lake Terrace Convention Center Saturday.

  • Sunday, July 24 2011 12:14 AM EDT2011-07-24 04:14:52 GMT
    A nationally renown Democrat and political strategist fired up the ranks Saturday night during the Jefferson-Jackson Hamer dinner.

  • Friday, July 22 2011 12:10 AM EDT2011-07-22 04:10:47 GMT
    It was a packed house at Mississippi College School of Law Thursday night for WLBT's Great Debate.  7 Gubernatorial candidates answered questions about Mississippi's image, economy and more.  Those in the audience said it was a good way to get to know the candidates and determine who gets their vote on August 2nd.

     

  • Thursday, July 21 2011 9:41 PM EDT2011-07-22 01:41:13 GMT
    The stage is set and seven gubernatorial hopefuls are ready to convince voters they're the man to lead Mississippi for the next four years.

  • Wednesday, July 13 2011 9:57 PM EDT2011-07-14 01:57:52 GMT
    It's a major topic across the state and just as talked about on the campaign trail for any legislative or statewide candidate looking to win an election, but before Mississippians cast their vote they should take a minute to see what candidates have to say about education.

  • Tuesday, July 12 2011 10:46 PM EDT2011-07-13 02:46:01 GMT
    Democrat William Compton, Jr. is accusing fellow democratic challenger Bill Luckett of not satisfying the qualifications to be placed on the ballot.

  • Monday, July 11 2011 10:55 PM EDT2011-07-12 02:55:55 GMT
    People who use the Pearl River sandbars above the Barnett Reservoir picked up their trash this past weekend and drew praise from Reservoir Manager John Sigman.

  • Monday, July 11 2011 10:25 PM EDT2011-07-12 02:25:32 GMT
    With elections just months away, Mississippi politicians have their hands out, and not just to shake someone else's.

  • Sunday, July 10 2011 1:19 AM EDT2011-07-10 05:19:37 GMT
    The primary election of Decision 2011 is less than a month away and Republican Phil Bryant remains the top fundraiser among statewide candidates.

  • Friday, July 8 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-07-08 23:15:59 GMT
    Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Bryant says he has more than $1.7 million in the bank two months out from the Aug. 2 GOP primary.

  • Sunday, July 3 2011 10:35 PM EDT2011-07-04 02:35:06 GMT
    Country legend George Jones headlined a fundraising concert Saturday night in Ocean Springs in support of Phil Bryant.

  • Saturday, June 25 2011 11:18 PM EDT2011-06-26 03:18:14 GMT
    A coffeehouse on Adams Street in downtown Jackson transformed into a political fair Saturday. Candidates for a number of political seats were there to shake hands with more than 250 people in attendance.

  • Thursday, June 23 2011 8:04 PM EDT2011-06-24 00:04:32 GMT
    Republican candidate for governor Phil Bryant received a major endorsement Thursday from one of the nation's most well-known organizations.

  • Wednesday, June 22 2011 12:35 AM EDT2011-06-22 04:35:00 GMT
    Candidates for Hinds County circuit clerk, tax assessor, and sheriff faced off in a political forum hosted by Women for Progress of Mississippi, Inc.

  • Wednesday, May 25 2011 8:46 PM EDT2011-05-26 00:46:34 GMT
    He first joined the legislature back in 1980, now more than 30 years later Democratic House Speaker Billy McCoy is putting down the gavel for good and retiring. It's a move some lawmakers say they expected.

  • Saturday, March 12 2011 8:03 PM EST2011-03-13 01:03:31 GMT
    A candidate for governor remains on the ballot after questions concerning his residency in Mississippi entered into the spotlight. The Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee agreed to keep gubernatorial candidate Bill Luckett on the November ballot.

  • Wednesday, March 2 2011 12:59 PM EST2011-03-02 17:59:04 GMT
    The qualifying deadline for candidates running in Mississippi's 2011 primary and general elections was Tuesday.

  • Thursday, February 24 2011 7:15 PM EST2011-02-25 00:15:22 GMT
    Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has announced he's running for re-election. Hosemann says he will continue to push his open government platform, and promote policies to encourage economic development.

  • Wednesday, August 24 2011 1:00 AM EDT2011-08-24 05:00:59 GMT
    The race for state treasurer has been narrowed down again after republican candidate Lynn Fitch beat out fellow GOP contender Lee Yancey in Tuesday's primary runoff election.

  • Tuesday, August 23 2011 11:34 PM EDT2011-08-24 03:34:08 GMT
    There's a new sheriff in town if you live in Madison county. Randy Tucker was declared the winner in his race for Madison county sheriff, against former Ridgeland Police Chief Jimmy Houston.