Mississippi Election Results

Mississippi election results updated hourly by county, candidate and party.

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ABC News
November 7, 2016, 11:50 AM ET
2 min read

— -- Voters in the state of Mississippi are heading to the polls on Election Day 2016.

There are six electoral votes at stake in Mississippi in the presidential race.

Before becoming a red state, Mississippians largely voted Democrat from 1876 to 1968. The Magnolia State has voted Republican since 1972. The only exception was in 1976 when Mississippians voted for the Democrat, Jimmy Carter, who eventually won the general election. Black voter turnout increased in the Magnolia State from 33 percent in 2008 to 36 percent in 2012.

Voting History in the Past Five Presidential Elections:

  • 2012: Mitt Romney
  • 2008: John McCain
  • 2004: George W. Bush
  • 2000: George W. Bush
  • 1996: Bob Dole

    • Other Notable Races:

    All four of Mississippi's U.S. House members — three Republicans and one Democrat — are up for re-election. -The Associated Press

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