Mississippi Republican Party
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The Mississippi Republican Party is the state affiliate of the national Republican Party.
[edit] History
Like many Deep South states, Mississippi was solidly Democratic until the 1960's and 1970's.
Presidential Races
Gubernatorial Races
In 1963, Rubel Phillips 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 in 1967 against John Bell Williams but lost again, this time earning 29% of the vote.
State Legislature
[edit] Current Office Holders
State
- Governor Haley Barbour: Barbour in 2003 was only the second Republican elected to the governorship since the end of Reconstruction. 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.):
