2011 Mississippi elections|
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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]
Governor
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
Mississippi Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2011|
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| Nominee
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Tate Reeves
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Tracella Lou O'Hara Hill
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| Party
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Republican
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Reform
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| Electoral vote
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121
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1
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| Popular vote
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644,205
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157,547
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| Percentage
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80.3%
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19.6%
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County results
Reeves: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Hill: 50–60% |
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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]
Candidate
Republican primary
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]
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
Secretary of State
Mississippi Secretary of State election, 2011|
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County results
Hosemann: 90–100% |
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Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann sought reelection and won unopposed in the general election.[1]
Republican primary
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] Hosemann easily defeated Dombrowski in the primary.[7]
Candidates
General election
Results
Attorney General
Mississippi Attorney General election, 2011|
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County results
Hood: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Simpson: 50–60% 60–70% |
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Incumbent Democratic attorney general Jim Hood decided to run for reelection. He defeated Republican candidate Steven Simpson in the general election.[1]
Democratic nomination
Candidates
Republican nomination
Candidates
- Steve Simpson, Department of Public Safety Commissioner[10] and former circuit judge
General election
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] In the general election, Hood won over Simpson, continuing his service as the only Democrat statewide officeholder.[11]
Results
State Auditor
Mississippi State Auditor election, 2011|
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County results
Pickering: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Norwood: 50–60% |
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Incumbent Republican State Auditor Stacey Pickering opted to run for reelection, winning over Reform Party candidate Ashley Norwood.[1]
Candidates
Republican nomination
Candidates
General election
Results
State Treasurer
Mississippi State Treasurer election, 2011|
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County results
Fitch: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Moran: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
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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
Candidates
Results
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Three candidates ran in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Treasurer: Lynn Fitch, Lucien Smith, and Lee Yancey.[14] In the primary, none received a majority of the vote, necessitating a runoff between the two candidates with the highest vote totals. Lynn Fitch and Lee Yancey advanced to the runoff, where Fitch won; she outraised Yancey by $200,000.[15]
Candidates
Results
Runoff
General election
Results
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce election, 2011|
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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% |
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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
Candidates
Results
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi State Senator[20]
- Max Phillips, retired agriculture educator[7]
- Dannie Reed, Mississippi State House Representative[7]
Results
General election
Results
Commissioner of Insurance
Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance election, 2011|
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County results
Chaney: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Fondren: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
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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
Candidates
Results
Candidates
Republican nomination
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
Public Service Commission
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Northern District election, 2011|
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County results
Presley: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Adams: 50-60% 70-80% |
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Northern district
Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Brandon Presley ran for reelection, winning against Republican candidate Boyce Adams.[1]
Democratic nomination
Candidates
- Brandon Presley, incumbent
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Central District election, 2011|
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| Nominee
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Lynn Posey
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Addie Green
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Republican
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Democratic
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| Popular vote
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157,675
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121,653
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| Percentage
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56.45%
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43.55%
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County results
Posey: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Green: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
Central District Commissioner before election
Lynn Posey
Republican
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Elected Central District Commissioner
Lynn Posey
Republican
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Central district
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Lynn Posey ran for reelection, winning against Democratic candidate Addie Green.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican nomination
Candidate
Results
General election
Results
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Southern District election, 2011|
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Leonard Bentz
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Mike Collier
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Republican
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Democratic
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| Popular vote
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178,804
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118,813
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| Percentage
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60.08%
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39.92%
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County Results:
Bentz: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Collier: 50-60% 60-70% |
Southern District Commissioner before election
Leonard Bentz
Republican
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Elected Southern District Commissioner
Leonard Bentz
Republican
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Southern district
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Leonard Bentz ran for reelection, winning against Democratic candidate Mike Collier.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Thomas "Tom" Blanton
- James M. Buckhaults
- Mike Collier
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Leonard Bentz
- Travis Rose
Results
General election
Results
Transportation Commission
Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, Northern District election, 2011|
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Mike Tagert
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Ray Minor
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Republican
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Democratic
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| Popular vote
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169,317
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117,934
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| Percentage
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58.94%
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41.06%
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County Results:
Tagert: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Minor: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
Northern District Commissioner before election
Bill Minor
Democratic
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Elected Northern District Commissioner
Mike Tagert
Republican
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Northern district
Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Bill Minor died on November 1, 2010, leading to seven candidates to seek his replacement.[26][27] Republican candidates 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
Candidate
Republican nomination
Candidates
General election
Results
Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, Central District election, 2011|
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County Results:
Crisler: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Hall: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
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Central district
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Dick Hall ran for reelection, winning against Democratic candidate Marshand Crisler.[31]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dorothy Benford
- Marshand Crisler
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, Southern District election, 2011|
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County Results:
Albritton: 50-60% 60-70%
King: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% |
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Southern district
Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Wayne Brown did not seek reelection.[33] Republican candidate Tom King won over Democratic candidate Larry L. Albritton in the general election.[34]
Democratic nomination
Candidate
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
References
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- ^ "November 8, 2011 General Election Results | Michael Watson Secretary of state". Mississippi Secretary of State. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
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- ^ a b c "Five seek treasurer position". Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper. Associated Press. July 25, 2011. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "Fitch defeats Yancey in GOP treasurer runoff". WLBT. Mississippi News Now. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
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