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HISTORY Like many Deep South states, Mississippi was solidly Democratic until the 1960's and 1970's. Presidential Races Governor Races Rubel Phillips , in 1963, became the first Republican nominee for governor in 80 years, challenging then-Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson, Jr. and garnering 38% of the vote. Phillips ran again against John Bell Williams but lost again, this time earning 29% of the vote. State Legislature CURRENT OFFICE HOLDERS State Governor . He had previously served as chairman of the Republican National Committee when the GOP gained majorities in both the US House and Senate in over 40 years. Lt. Governor Amy Tuck : Currently in her second term, Tuck was first elected in 1999 as a Democrat, but switched in 2002 and won re-election as a Republican. State Treasurer Tate Reeves : He won a very close race against Democrat Gary Anderson for the open seat. Reeves was just 29 years old at the time of his election. State Auditor Phil Bryant : He was appointed by Republican Gov. Kirk Fordice in 1996 to fill the mostly unexpired term. Bryant won re-election in 1999 and 2003. Federal Sen. Trent Lott : Sen. Thad Cochran : Rep. Roger Wicker (1st Dist.): Rep. Chip Pickering (3rd Dist.): |
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