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August 3, 2011

Collier, Blanton head to runoff; Bentz nominated

Collier, Blanton head to runoff; Bentz nominated Incumbent Leonard Bentz will be the Republican nominee for southern district public service commissioner on the November ballot. In Tuesday’s Republican primary, Bentz defeated challenger Travis Rose. Bentz earned 59,466 votes – or 56 percent – compared to Rose’s 47,556 votes – 44 percent – with 88 percent…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 3, 2011

Hosemann and Hyde-Smith win

Hosemann and Hyde-Smith win JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann of Jackson won the Republican nomination for re-election, while state Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Brookhaven defeated two opponents in the GOP primary for agriculture commissioner in Tuesday’s voting. Lynn Fitch led in the GOP primary for state treasurer but was forced…