1996 United States Senate election in Mississippi explained

Election Name:1996 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Country:Mississippi
Flag Image:Flag of Mississippi (1996-2001).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1990 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Previous Year:1990
Election Date:November 5, 1996
Next Election:2002 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Next Year:2002
Image1:File:Thad Cochran official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Thad Cochran
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:624,154
Percentage1:71.03%
Map Size:255px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thad Cochran
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Thad Cochran
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Bootie Hunt
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:240,647
Percentage2:27.39%

The 1996 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Thad Cochran won re-election to a fourth term.

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archives | The Dallas Morning News, dallasnews.com. nl.newsbank.com.