Summary
On March 10, Mississippi is holding primary elections for its congressional seats. Voters will decide on candidates for the U.S. House and Senate, with special attention on the Republican Senate primary. A special election in Georgia to fill a vacant House seat is happening on the same day.
Key Facts
- Mississippi's primary elections on March 10 include races for U.S. Senate and House.
- Mississippi has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1982.
- The state's Republican Senate primary is important as it often determines the general election winner.
- GOP Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is running for reelection, facing challenger Sarah Adlakha.
- Cindy Hyde-Smith is the first woman to represent Mississippi in the Senate.
- On the Democratic side, three candidates are competing in the Senate primary.
- A special election in Georgia is being held to fill a House seat vacancy.
- Mississippi's federal elections occur in even-numbered years, while governor races happen in odd-numbered years.
