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2019 Primary Mississippi Election Results

Here’s a list of winners based on unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primaries. Governor Republican: Runoff between Tate Reeves, Bill Waller Democrat: Jim Hood Lieutenant Governor Republican: Delbert Hosemann Democrat: Jay Hughes (unopposed) Secretary of State Republican: Michael Watson Democrat:…

Fitch heads to GOP runoff for attorney general

Mississippi's current state treasurer will go to a runoff for the Republican nomination for attorney general. Lynn Fitch, after two terms as treasurer, won the largest number of votes Tuesday, leading state Rep. Mark Baker and prominent Republican Andy Taggart.…

State Senate race results

Philip Moran has won the match-up for State Senate 46. Moran won with 58.70 percent of the vote. Mike Thompson has won the Republican nomination for State Senate 48. Thompson won with 58.95 percent of the vote. He will face…

Gubernatorial candidates speak at Neshoba County Fair

The clock is ticking on the campaign trail for candidates before the primary election next Tuesday. One of the major positions up for grabs is governor. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited the Neshoba County Fair today, where many of the…

Candidates speak at Neshoba County Fair

With the primary election only a week away, it is a fight to the finish for politicians. Today at the Neshoba County Fair, some of the major gubernatorial candidates have already spoken to voters. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Mississippi Primary Election is August 6th

Here is some information you might find useful in regards to Tuesday’s Primary Election Day. Polls open to voters throughout the state next Tuesday, August 6th. You can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll need to bring a…

Politically Connect Forum

The NAACP of Biloxi gave all candidates vying for Mississippi state political offices in the 2019 elections an opportunity talk about the issues in a politically connect forum. Candidates talked about their platforms on a ‘come whenever you can’ basis…

Primary Election is one week away

In one week, voters will be taking part in the 2019 Primary Election. With offices like governor and secretary of state on the ballot, voters are sure to turn out. Those candidates on the ballot must gain a 50 percent…

Bill Waller Jr. visits the Gulf Coast

With Election Day a little more than a week away, candidates are making their last few campaign trips. Republican candidate for governor Bill Waller Jr. spoke today at the Republican Women’s Club Meeting. The meeting took place at the MGCCC…

Dixie Newman holds free fish fry

A Biloxi City councilwoman is using an old school method in her bid to meet face-to-face with her constituents as she campaigns for state office. Ward 3 City Councilwoman and Mississippi State Senate candidate Dixie Newman held a free fish…

Lt. Governor Tate Reeves kicks off campaign

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves visited the Coast, kicking off his 2019 GOP gubernatorial campaign. Several lawmakers and residents gathered at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in support of candidate Tate Reeves. He discussed why he believes he’s the right…

Attorney General candidate Andy Taggart media tour on the Coast

Andy Taggart announced his candidacy for Mississippi attorney general and kicked off his media tour on the Coast today. Taggart will run against State Representative Mark Baker and Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch in the Republican primary. Current Mississippi Attorney General…

State Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes seeking re-election

On Saturday, State Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes officially launched her campaign for a third term. Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy and State Representative Jeramey Anderson were on hand to speak on behalf of Representative Williams-Barnes. Williams-Barnes was first elected…