Unofficial Totals: Sykes Beats Begley, McGowan Over Stringfellow, McQuirter Shakes Archie; Coleman Wins
Only 8 percent of registered voters participated in yesterday's local Democratic runoff elections. With such low participation, it undoubtedly helped community activist Kathy Sykes, who had wide support among progressive grassroots groups and fellow activists. It's also a majority black district. Sykes is African American; her opponent, attorney, Sam Begley ...
LIVEBLOG: Run-Off Results - Jackson and Hinds County
9:38 PM With 100% in, McQuirter lost ground but appears to win with 687 vote lead. With 94% in, Sykes leads Begley 54/46. With 96% in, McGowan leads Stringfellow by 186 votes (54/46). 9:13 PM With 96.5% reporting, McQuirter leads Archie by just under 1700 votes. At 83% in, Sykes ...
Oxford, Home of Ole Miss, Votes to Not Fly Mississippi Flag, Called 'Pansies'
Good news out of Oxford, Miss., just now. Legislative hopeful Cristen Hemmins and The Oxford Eagle are reporting on their Facebook pages that the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to stop flying the Mississippi state flag until the Confederate canton is gone. Per The Oxford Eage's Facebook Post: "The Oxford ...
Election Night Parties
Here are the election-night parties we know are happening. If you hear about of any others, please let us know. Polls close at 7 p.m. Gov. Phil Bryant Tonight at 7:30 PM at the Mississippi Republican Party Headquarters (415 Yazoo St, Jackson) Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will speak to supporters ...