Both Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy vow an aggressive runoff campaign to see who joins Sen. Roger Wicker in Washington.
Election
Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy in Senate runoff, becomes state’s first woman elected to Congress
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Hyde-Smith defeated challenger Democrat Mike Espy by a comfortable margin Tuesday night
Ed groups weigh in on how Espy, Hyde-Smith can help schools
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Most decisions that impact schools are made on the local level but Congress plays a role in funding and oversight.
Trump in Tupelo and Biloxi touts Hyde-Smith, immigration; avoids ‘public hanging’ comment
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President’s trip comes on the eve of special runoff election; Espy says he’s not deterred by visit
Nooses at Capitol intended as critique of racism, Hyde-Smith ‘hanging’ apology
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A story making the rounds on social media may not be what it appears
Politics
President Trump phones McDaniel to rally base for Hyde-Smith. Will it work?
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Supporters of the firebrand Pine Belt legislator say they’re torn about Tuesday’s runoff election
Election
State senator, in defending Hyde-Smith, says return to public hangings would deter crime
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Republican State Sen. Charles Younger spoke to Mississippi Today at a Columbus rally
Election
Is the Mississippi Senate seat really up for grabs?
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All elections come down to turnout, but the dynamics of this special election make the issue more important than it normally is in most Mississippi elections.
Election
Civil rights leader: Senate runoff about policy, not politics
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The Rev. William Barber II said a Mississippi senator’s recent gaffe was “ugly,” but not more so than policies that perpetuate poverty
Election
Sen. Hyde-Smith ‘public hanging’ apology, nine days late and scripted, seen as tepid
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Strategists for the senator’s campaign carefully planned how she might atone for her controversial remarks
Senate Runoff 2018
Podcast Ep. 28: Politicos break down Senate debate between Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mike Espy
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Republican strategist Austin Barbour and Democratic strategist Brandon Jones discuss how Tuesday’s debate might affect the outcome of the Nov. 27 runoff.
Familiar themes repeat at debate: Public hangings, African despots, pre-existing conditions and ducking the media
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In her first public statement about her controversial remarks, Sen. Hyde-Smith apologized to people who were offended
Election
Debate sponsor Farm Bureau’s deep relationship with Hyde-Smith includes board donations, awards
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The only debate of the current campaign season takes place tonight between Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy
Analysis: Espy invites questions, Hyde-Smith begrudgingly engages with media
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Former colleagues say U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith was once a fireball, but she has grown more guarded in the closing weeks of the campaign
Election
Firestorm over public hanging, vote suppression remarks triggers surge in campaign cash
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Once quiet, Senate campaigns now getting attention and dollars from individuals and party PACs heading into Tuesday’s debate.
Election
Espy says he canceled lobbying contract based on actions of Ivory Coast president
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President Trump to return to Mississippi day before the Nov. 27 runoff election.