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January 10, 2011

Whether could delay Tuesday’s special election

Whether could delay special election JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A spokesman says Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour will decide Monday whether to delay Tuesday’s special elections because of wintry weather. Voters in the northern one-third of the state will choose a transportation commission. Those in parts of Lee and Pontotoc counties will choose a state senator,…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 10, 2011

Vote could end lengthy voter ID debate

Vote could end lengthy voter ID debate ANALYSIS The long-running legislative debate over requiring photo identification at Mississippi polling places could end come November. Legislators have received a petition initiative calling for a statewide referendum on the issue in the Nov. 8 general election. Elections for governor, lieutenant governor and other statewide offices also will…