Gov. Phil Bryant has set Nov. 6, 2018, as the special election date for United States Senate
The need for a special election arose when former Sen. Thad Cochran retired after more than 40 years of service to Mississippi.
The qualifying deadline is 5 p.m. on April 24. If no candidate receives a majority of votes on Nov. 6, a runoff will be held on Nov. 27.
Gov. Phil Bryant Press Release
4/3/2018
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Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com
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