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March 1, 2011

Feb. 28 – Jamie Franks won’t name surprise Dem. candidates as deadline looms

Feb. 28 – State Democrats won’t name their candidates as deadline looms What little speculation remains about who is seeking which statewide office in 2011 will be put to rest at 5 p.m. today. The big question: Will any Democrats emerge with a last-minute decision to join the field? “It may very well be a…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 1, 2011

Lawmaker: ‘We’re not going to rush’ redistricting maps

Lawmaker: ‘We’re not going to rush’ redistricting maps JACKSON — A ranking Senate Democrat who’s helping redraw Mississippi’s legislative districts says those fearing politics and gerrymandering should be “relieved and pleasantly surprised” when maps are released to the public and rank-and-file lawmakers sometime this week or early next. “From what I hear, I think both…