Stories Related to Longtime Legislators Lost Tuesday, First Black Republican Since 1894 Elected To Ms House

Mississippi Clarion Ledger, The Clarion-Ledger
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 1:45pm

Most incumbents won, but lawmakers with nearly 60 years of combined service lost, and the first Black Republican was elected to the House since 1894.

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