2011 Mississippi elections
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Mississippi on November 8, 2011. All of Mississippi's executive offices were up for election, as well as legislative elections for the State Senate and House of Representatives . Primary elections were held on August 2, 2011, with runoff elections on the 24th if needed. General election runoffs were held on November 29 if needed. Election results were certified by the Mississippi Secretary of State on December 8.[ 1] [ 2]
Incumbent Republican Governor of Mississippi Haley Barbour was unable to run for a third term due to term limits . Republican Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant defeated Democratic Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree in the general election.[ 1]
Lieutenant governor [ edit ] Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant did not seek reelection, instead opting to run for the governorship. Republican State Treasurer Tate Reeves defeated Reform Party candidate Tracella Lou O'Hara Hill in the general election.[ 1]
Two candidates faced off in the Republican primary, Billy Hewes and Tate Reeves. Reeves, who held a statewide office, had more name recognition and raised more money for his campaign than Hewes, a member in the Mississippi legislature . Both campaigns argued over their records in public office and how much each had contributed to the state's long-term bond debt.[ 3]
Mississippi Secretary of State election, 2011
County resultsHosemann: 90–100%
Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann sought reelection and won unopposed in the general election.[ 1]
Two candidates ran in the Republican primary, Ricky Dombrowski, a Gulfport councilman, and Delbert Hosemann, the incumbent Secretary of State. Dombrowski announced his candidacy after heated discussions with Hosemann over leasing with the Gulfport harbor.[ 6] [ 7]
Mississippi Attorney General election, 2011
County Results:
Hood: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Simpson: 50–60% 60–70%
Incumbent Democratic attorney general Jim Hood decided to run for reelection. He defeated Republican candidate Steven Simpson in the general election.[ 1]
Democratic nomination [ edit ] Republican nomination [ edit ] Steve Simpson, Department of Public Safety Commissioner[ 10] In debates, Simpson challenged Hood on his record in regards to a suit against the Affordable Care Act , the "Personhood" amendment , and Castle Doctrine , while Hood touted his record on lowering domestic homicide , successful lawsuits, and his background.[ 10] [ 11]
Mississippi State Auditor election, 2011
County Results:
Pickering: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Norwood: 50–60%
Incumbent Republican State Auditor Stacey Pickering opted to run for reelection, winning over Reform Party candidate Ashley Norwood.[ 1]
Republican nomination [ edit ]
Mississippi State Treasurer election, 2011
County Results:
Fitch: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Moran: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Tate Reeves did not seek reelection, instead running for the Lieutenant Governor's office. Republican candidate Lynn Fitch won in the general election over Democratic candidate Connie Moran and Reform Party candidate Shawn O'Hara.[ 1]
Democratic nomination [ edit ] Three candidates ran in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Treasurer: Lynn Fitch , Lucien Smith, and Lee Yancey .[ 14] [ 15]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce [ edit ] Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce election, 2011
County Results:Hyde-Smith: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%Gill: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%Tie: 40-50%
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Lester Spell decided not to run for reelection. Republican candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith won in the general election over Democratic candidate Joel Gill and Reform Party candidate Cathy L. Toole.[ 1]
Democratic nomination [ edit ] Cindy Hyde-Smith , Mississippi State Senator[ 20] Max Phillips, retired agriculture educator[ 7]
Dannie Reed, Mississippi State House Representative[ 7] Commissioner of Insurance [ edit ] Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance election, 2011
County Results:Chaney: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%Fondren: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney ran for reelection, winning over Democratic candidate Louis Fondren and Reform Party candidate Barbara Dale Washer.[ 1]
Democratic nomination [ edit ] Republican nomination [ edit ] Public Service Commission [ edit ] Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Northern District election, 2011
County Results:Presley: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%Adams: 50-60% 70-80%
Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Brandon Presley ran for reelection, winning against Republican candidate Boyce Adams.[ 1]
Democratic nomination [ edit ] Brandon Presley, incumbent Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Central District election, 2011
County Results:Posey: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%Green: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Lynn Posey ran for reelection, winning against Democratic candidate Addie Green.[ 1]
Republican nomination [ edit ] Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Southern District election, 2011
County Results:Bentz: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%Collier: 50-60% 60-70%
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Leonard Bentz ran for reelection, winning against Democratic candidate Mike Collier.[ 1]
Thomas "Tom" Blanton
James M. Buckhaults
Mike Collier Leonard Bentz
Travis Rose Transportation Commission [ edit ] Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, Northern District election, 2011
County Results:Tagert: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%Minor: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Bill Minor died on November 1, 2010, leading to seven candidates to seek his replacement.[ 26] [ 27] John Caldwell Sr. and Mike Tagert received the most votes in the special election, but since neither received a majority, a runoff was scheduled for February 1. Mike Tagert won in the runoff.[ 28]
Come the November elections for a full-term, Tagert faced off against Democrat Ray Minor. Tagert won in the general election.[ 29]
Democratic nomination [ edit ] Republican nomination [ edit ] Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, Central District election, 2011
County Results:Crisler: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%Hall: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Dick Hall ran for reelection, winning against Democratic candidate Marshand Crisler.[ 31]
Dorothy Benford
Marshand Crisler Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, Southern District election, 2011
County Results:Albritton: 50-60% 60-70%King: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Wayne Brown did not seek reelection.[ 33] Tom King won over Democratic candidate Larry L. Albritton in the general election.[ 34]
Democratic nomination [ edit ]
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