Mississippi Senate
Filing Deadline: Jan. 11, 2008 • Primary Date: March 11, 2008Runoff: April 1, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008
Incumbent
Thad Cochran (R)
First elected in 1978; seeking sixth full term; Cochran was unopposed in the primary.
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Challengers
Erik Fleming (D)
Fleming, a former state representative, was nominated with 66% of the vote in a two-way primary.
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Race Ranking: 32
At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the incumbent.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thad Cochran (R) | 533,269 | 85% | $1,453,688 |
| Shawn O'Hara (Ref) | 97,226 | 15% | n/a |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thad Cochran (R) | Unopposed |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thad Cochran (R) | 624,154 | 71% | $1,305,680 |
| James W. Hunt (D) | 240,647 | 27% | n/a |
| Other | 13,861 | 2% | n/a |
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