Mississippi is another solid Republican state and Donald Trump is expected to win the states 6 electoral votes. 1976 was the last time Mississippi voted for a Democratic presidential candidate.
Mississippi Political Facts
Governor: Phil Bryant (Republican) – Current Term: 2012 – 2016
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 4
Electoral Votes: 6
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7 p.m.
- Mississippi Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past Mississippi Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 44% | Romney | 55% |
| 2008 | Obama | 43% | McCain | 56% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 40% | Bush | 60% |
| 2000 | Gore | 41% | Bush | 58% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 44% | Dole | 49% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 41% | Bush | 50% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 39% | Bush | 60% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 37% | Reagan | 62% |
| 1980 | Carter | 48% | Reagan | 49% |
| 1976 | Carter | 50% | Ford | 48% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 20% | Nixon | 78% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 23% | Nixon | 14% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 13% | Goldwater | 87% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 36% | Nixon | 25% |
Mississippi State Facts
Population (2010 census): 2,967,297
Population Rank By State: 31
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 0.9%
Capital: Jackson
Largest City: Jackson
State Nickname: Magnolia State
