U.S. Senate, Mississippi

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Results

About This Race

Nov.
4

Polls Close: 8 p.m. ET

The Candidates

David "Ronnie" Ronald Musgrove (D)

Funding

Total Raised PACs Individuals Out of State
1,269,605 185,000 1,035,729 49%

Roger F. Wicker (R)

Occupation
Attorney

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Funding

Total Raised PACs Individuals Out of State
3,853,335 1,225,981 2,389,242 18%

Previous MS Election Results

Democratic Presidential Primary (March 11, 2008)

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Republican Presidential Primary (March 11, 2008)

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Poll Averages

The Spread

Wicker +10.3

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Roger F. Wicker (R) 48.3% +0.0%
David "Ronnie" Ronald Musgrove (D) 44.3% +0.0%

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SOURCE: Real Clear Politics. Average reflects polls conducted between Oct. 13 and Oct. 29, 2008.

Mississippi Demographics

  • Population: 2,918,785
  • Gender: 48.4% male, 51.6% female
  • Age: 73.7% 18 years and over; 12.4% 65 years and over; Median age: 35.4
  • Median Household Income: $36,338
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 16.3%
  • Education: 7.8% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher

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Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau

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