In 2011, four
special elections were held for the
Mississippi State Legislature. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the
Mississippi State Senate, Districts 6, 8, and 12, and the
Mississippi House of Representatives, District 116.
How vacancies are filled
If there is a vacancy in the Mississippi Legislature, a special election is required to fill the vacant seat. The Governor must call for an election no later than 30 days after the vacancy happened. After the Governor sets the election date, the counties conducting the election must give no less than 45 days notice before the election. All qualifying deadlines are 30 days before the election[1].
No special election is held if the vacancy happens after June 1st in an election year[2].
Partisan breakdown
The current partisan breakdown of the Senate is as follows:
The current partisan breakdown of the House is as follows:
Special elections
January 11, 2011
 Mississippi Senate District 6 | |
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Patrick Nunnelee (R) resigned November 15, 2010 after being elected to U.S. Congress.[1] Prior to Nunnelee's resignation, the Mississippi State Senate was evenly split along partisan lines, 26-26. Because of Nancy Adams Collins victory, Republicans have retained control of the District 6 seat to preserve the tie. With 2010 census redistricting approaching and a Democratic majority in the house, the outcome of this race will significantly shape the redistricting process.
- Current Candidates:[2]
- Note: In Mississippi special elections, no party ID appears on the ballot.[4]
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 Mississippi House District 116 | |
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Steven Palazzo (R) resigned November 15, 2010 after being elected to U.S. Congress. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote, the race proceeded to a run-off between the top contenders on February 1, 2010. Casey Eure (R) won election in the run-off.
- Primary Candidates:[5]
- Run-off Candidates:
- Note: In Mississippi special elections, no party ID appears on the ballot.[8]
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March 1, 2011
| Mississippi Senate District 12 | |
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State Senator Johnnie Walls (D) was elected to the Circuit Court. Since Simmons won with a majority of the vote, the race will not proceed to a March 22 run-off.[9]
- Current Candidates:[10]
- Note: In Mississippi special elections, no party ID appears on the ballot.
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November 8, 2011
| Mississippi Senate District 8 | |
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Carl "Jack" Gordon (D) passed away on May 7, 2011 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. A special election was held November 8, 2011, the same day as the general election. Voters cast two votes, one for the special election and one for the general election. The special election winner will serve out the rest of the current term and the general election winner will serve the four-year term starting in January. Jolly and Gregory are the candidates in both elections.[12]
 Democratic Candidate:
 Republican Candidate:
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See also
References
- ↑ WLOX, "Jan. 11 special election will fill Palazzo's House seat," November 15, 2010
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Jan 11 special election qualifying list," updated December 10, 2010
- ↑ Laurel Leader-Call, "Republican Collins sworn in to Mississippi Senate" January 15, 2011
- ↑ Majority in Mississippi, "Early Look At Special Election Candidates," November 30, 2010
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Jan 11 special election qualifying list," updated December 10, 2010
- ↑ Majority in Mississippi, "Rundown Of Yesterday’s Special Election" January 12, 2011
- ↑ WXVT, "Eure wins runoff for Mississippi House seat," February 1, 2011
- ↑ Majority in Mississippi, "Early Look At Special Election Candidates," November 30, 2010
- ↑ Y'all Politics, "Barbour sets date for special election," January 13, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Special Election District 12 Senate"
- ↑ Delta Democrat Times, "Simmons wins easily," March 2, 2011
- ↑ Election 2010, "Senate 8 residents can vote twice on election day," October 14, 2011
- ↑ WAPT, "2011 Election Results," November 09, 2011
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