Primary runoffs take place today

The polls are open and Mississippi voters are making their final selections in a pair of party primary runoffs before general elections take place this November.

Polls will remain open today until 7 p.m., but low voter turnout during primary elections could mean an even lower turnout at the polls for a runoff.

Today’s focus revolves around State Representative David Baria and venture capitalist and political newcomer Howard Sherman. Both men have their sights set on the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat.

The winner must face incumbent Roger Wicker and two other candidates in November.

If you voted on behalf of the Republican party in the primary elections you are not eligible for today’s runoff vote.