Population: 2,881,281
Size: 46,907 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 11 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 59.1% v. 40.1%
Lower House
Total seats: 122
Party breakdown: 74D/47R/1
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2007
Upper House
Total seats: 52
Party breakdown: 25D/27R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2007
Constitutional Offices
Governor: R
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2007
Senate
Thad Cochran (R)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
Trent Lott (R)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 4
Party breakdown: 2(D) 2(R)
Competitive districts:
Mississippi Democratic Party
Post Office Box 1583 - Google Maps [1]
Jackson, MS 39215
(601) 969-2913
democrats@msdemocrats.net [2]
www.msdemocrats.net [3]
The legislature is in charge of both congressional and legislative redistricting, but a special commission is available as a back-up. The governor has veto power over the congressional district plan only.