LOCAL election results 11/06/07

[virgo]

I know it's early, but I just wanted to create a thread so that people who will be at the courthouses will be able to report accurate numbers as the results come in.

As an out-of-towner, I am desperate to hear how the local races turn out. Please keep us informed! We won't have that annoying scroll at the bottom of our TV screens tonight and we all know that MH is the place to go for election coverage :)

[wilkiesan]

I'll be manning the web results PC at WDAM tonight. Please post back here if you see something wrong.

Thanks

[virgo]

Please let me know as soon as anyone hears results from any of the Forrest County races. :smt023

[virgo]

I hope the folks at the Hut who are awaiting results brought a laptop so they can update us :)

[TDaleBeavers]

2 precincts in

John Arthur Eaves 188
Haley Barbour 184

[virgo]

Just spoke to No-Halo:

One Box is in (and it was from WH Jones School, which is a highly democratic part of the county)

Watts 173
Klem 15

I don't he has anything to worry about. The Petal boxes will be the big ones!

[virgo]

According to WDAM website, 4 of 7 boxes in:

Klem 1148 - 72 percent
Watts 437 - 28 percent

[virgo]

Forrest County Sheriff 8 of 33 precincts:

McGee 2071 - 85 percent
Saucier 369 -- 15 percent

[virgo]

Governor: 15/1899

Barbour 7259 -- 62 percent
Eaves -- 4435 38 percent

[virgo]

Treasurer: 31/1899

Reeves 3872 -- 62 percent
O'Hara -- 2343 -- 38 percent

(I am thinking running as a democrat definately helped Shawn on this one. I can't imagine 2300 people voting for him)

[virgo]

Governor:

117/1899

Barbour 15,287 -- 61 percent
Eaves 9646 -- 39 percent

[Baloo]

Wow! That has to be a record for the O'Hara camp!

Way to go No-Halo! It looks like it will be a landslide!

I am really curious to see who will win in Perry County! I am hoping for a clean slate at the SO and that Mike will win!

[virgo]

Governor:

191/1899

Barbour 23,711 -- 59 percent
Eaves 16382 -- 41 percent

[Baloo]

On another note, way to go Terrell Carson. He is a former HPD officer who is also running for constable and it looks like he will win! He is a great guy and I wish him and his family the best...

Come on Big Ben! I am also hoping that Ben Ford will win in Covington County, although I know that his guys at the PD will miss him dearly!

[virgo]

Perry County Sheriff

Smith 1001 -- 75 percent
Woodard 339 -- 25 percent

[mac]

If Eaves is elected, my head is going to explode.

EXPLODE, people.

[virgo]

Treasurer: 188/1899

Reeves 23778 -- 63 percent
OHara 14118 -- 37 percent

[virgo]

According to the HA

296/1899


Barbour 36952 -- 54 percent
Eaves 31094 -- 46 percent

[Baloo]

According to the HA

296/1899


Barbour 36952 -- 54 percent
Eaves 31094 -- 46 percent


Scary!!! :ohnoes::ohnoes:

[virgo]

349/1899

Barbour 44150 55 percent
Eaves 36463 45 percent

Looks like Barbour is already being declared the winner :)

[virgo]

334/1899

Reeves 43501 --58 percent
Ohara 31761 --42 percent

Also looks like Reeves has already been declared the winner

[mac]

:faintthud:faintthud:faintthud:hidesofa:

[virgo]

:clap: Looks like Billy has been re-elected! :clap:

31/33 precincts

McGee 4874 -- 84 percent
Saucier --908 -- 16 percent

[virgo]

Forrest County Supe. District 1
3/5 precincts

Hogan 275- 55 percent
Allen 221-45 percent

[pinkytuscadero]

Any idea what precincts are in for Dist. 1?

[virgo]

FC Superintendent 17/33 precincts

Burt 1038 -- 58 percent
Coleman 750-- 42 percent

[virgo]

Any idea what precincts are in for Dist. 1?

Have no idea. I am reporting the results from out of state, LOL :smt023

[virgo]

:clap: YAY!!! :clap:

5/7 precincts

Klem 1676 -- 75 percent
Watts 569 -- 25 percent

[virgo]

397/1899

Barbour 53402 -- 56 percent
Eaves 41967 -- 44 percent

[N40th]

Governor -- 444 of 1,899 precincts reporting (23%)

Haley Barbour [R] 60,386 56%
John Eaves [D] 47,518 44%

[virgo]

I don't see any results from Covington County yet

[TDaleBeavers]

Relax...I'm pretty sure the inner city Jackson precincts just came in. I expend these numbers to began to expand back outward.

[virgo]

Jones County Sheriff (this one looks close)

14/46 precincts

Alex Hodge 2597 53 percent
Miles Farragut 2259 47 percent

[virgo]

LC Supervisor Dist 2

1/17 precincts

Strahan 700 -- 62 percent
Winston 425 -- 38 percent

[virgo]

Senate 41

10/62 precincts

Fillingane 1385 -- 57 percent
Buffington 1012 -- 42 percent
Thornton 33 -- 1 percent

[virgo]

610 of 1899 precincts

Barbour 91748 -- 56 percent
Eaves 72358 -- 44 percent

[virgo]

While I am posting, are there any other races someone would like me to look up and post?

[virgo]

LC Supervisor Dist. 2

Looks like Winston won over Strahan:

21/21 precincts

Winston 1190 -- 51 percent
Strahan 1133 -- 59 percent

[virgo]

FC Constable District 4

3/8 precincts

Carson 571 -- 57 percent
Seal 425 -- 43 percent

[virgo]

FC Superintendent

22/33 precincts

Burt 1605 -- 56 percent
Coleman 1266 -- 44 percent

[TDaleBeavers]

LC Supervisor Dist. 2

Looks like Winston won over Strahan:

21/21 precincts

Winston 1190 -- 51 percent
Strahan 1133 -- 59 percent


I am stunned...congratulations to Ben Winston -- this is a good day for Lamar County.

[virgo]

I am stunned...congratulations to Ben Winston -- this is a good day for Lamar County.

I wonder if there were a lot of absentee ballots....?

[mac]

While I am posting, are there any other races someone would like me to look up and post?

The only 2 I cared about were Governor and Constable, and it looks like those two are going my way.

I'd say with 75% of the vote and 5/7 precincts in, John's got it in the bag.

[N40th]

I am stunned...congratulations to Ben Winston -- this is a good day for Lamar County.

I saw the signs for him, but it wasn't until I heard his radio ad that I turned against him. I don't want a "bidnessman" "repehsentin'" me . . . I prefer someone who speaks English.

But then I don't live in Lamar County, so ha.

[politically incorrect]

Congratulations to "Constable" John Klem!!!! In a landslide! I wish him good luck and hope his head does not get so big that he can not come on here and associate with us lesser folks! :clap::smt023:-D

[virgo]

DAVID HOGAN WINS FC Supervisor Race District 1

5 out of 5 precincts

Hogan 1611 -- 55 percent
Allen 1298 -- 45 percent

[TDaleBeavers]

Marvin Strahan served on the Republican Executive committee while I was chairman, and I have always liked and respected him and would have certainly voted for him if I lived in District 2. However, I've met Winston once and these results show he has considerable crossover appeal, in a district that is approximately 70 percent white. I have to tip my hat off to him and congratulate him.

[TDaleBeavers]

DAVID HOGAN WINS FC Supervisor Race District 1

5 out of 5 precincts

Hogan 1611 -- 55 percent
Allen 1298 -- 45 percent


Down with double flip-floppers! Congrats to David Hogan :clap::clap::clap:

[virgo]

FC Constable District 4

3/8 precincts


Seal 1225 -- 51 percent
Carson 1188 --49 percent

[virgo]

Senate 41

15/62

Fillingane 1841 -- 56 percent
Buffington 1374-- 42 percent
Thornton 48 -- 1 percent

[virgo]

:clap: :clap: ITS OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap:

JOHN KLEM WINS BY 78 PERCENT OF THE VOTE

7/7 precincts reporting....

Klem 3409 -- 78 percent
WATTS 970 -- 22 percent

WAY TO GO NO-HALO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::bowdown::bowdown::smt041

[IGID]

Anybody have any numbers on Myers, Davis, Justice court judge Forrest County? I cant find it.

[TDaleBeavers]

Way to go John!!! Myhattiesburg.com finally has an election winner :clap::clap::clap::clap:

[virgo]

HOLY SMOKES, A VERY CLOSE FINISH:

FC CONSTABLE, Dist 4

8/8 precincts

Seal 1441 -- 50 percent
Carson 1450 -- 50 percent

[virgo]

Anybody have any numbers on Myers, Davis, Justice court judge Forrest County? I cant find it.

On the phone with No-Halo, he is going to find out. As soon as I know, I will let you know.

Last I heard, Myers was ahead

[N40th]

I'm astounded at how well Shawn O'Hara did . . . that guy's even wackier than Eaves, and still it looks like he'll come out with something like 40%.

[virgo]

FC Constable District 1

WAYNE TAYLOR WINS (Congrats, Wayne!)

Taylor 3470 -- 70 percent
Graham 1453 -- 30 percent

[virgo]

I'm astounded at how well Shawn O'Hara did . . . that guy's even wackier than Eaves, and still it looks like he'll come out with something like 40%.

Goes to show you the power of a straight DEMOCRATIC ticket. It's VERY SCARY. :smt103

[ynotme297]

i was told that david was ahead by a couple hundred vote. don't have a zack count.

[Hob684]

Toby Barker 2142 65%

Jolly Matthews 1148 35%


11 of 12 precincts

[Elle May]

:clap::clap: Congratulations John :clap::clap:

:grouphug: :musicband PARTY TIME!!

[virgo]

Perry County Sheriff

20/20 precincts

Jimmy Dale Smith 2509 - 75 percent
James Woodard 830 - 25 percent

[ynotme297]

looks like dale coleman is down by about 300 votes.

[virgo]

David Myers won by about 400 votes, according to Nohalo. I don't have the totals.


Way to go Judge David Myers!!!

[wilkiesan]

Nothing like an informed electorate!

I'm astounded at how well Shawn O'Hara did . . . that guy's even wackier than Eaves, and still it looks like he'll come out with something like 40%.

[ynotme297]

W/T/G David.

[virgo]

Update on governor:

926/1899

Barbour 164,748 -- 57 percent
Eaves 124,506 -- 43 percent

[IGID]

Myers won by 307 votes. Just got off the phone with him.

[virgo]

CONGRATS TO BEN FORD!!!!!!!!!

Covington County Sheriff

22/22 precincts

Ford 3629 -- 57 percent
Smith 1951 -- 30 percent
Patterson 842 -- 13 percent

[TDaleBeavers]

I'm astounded at how well Shawn O'Hara did . . . that guy's even wackier than Eaves, and still it looks like he'll come out with something like 40%.

I've officially lost faith in a large percentage of the electorate with these results. A very large number of people will vote for ANYTHING with a "D" by their name, no matter how loony or how unqualified.

I'm rolling my eyes on this one.

[virgo]

Alright ya'll, I am about to call it a night in about five minutes. I am tired and it's after 11 p.m. my time. It's been fun trying to get all the results for ya'll. :)

[virgo]

I've officially lost faith in a large percentage of the electorate with these results. A very large number of people will vote for ANYTHING with a "D" by their name, no matter how loony or how unqualified.

I'm rolling my eyes on this one.

As I said earlier:

Goes to show you the power of a straight DEMOCRATIC ticket. It's VERY SCARY. :smt103 The last I saw, he got like 115,000+ votes! :smt103 :smt103 :smt103

[virgo]

I wonder what the holdup on the FC Superintendent race is. Its been 22/33 precincts FOREVER.

[TDaleBeavers]

State Senate

Senate 2 State Senate - District 2 - General
40 of 46 Precincts Reporting - 87%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Stone, Bill Dem 6,101 58%
Doxey, Ralph (i)GOP 4,348 42%

State Senate - District 4 - General (to replace retiring Travis Little (R))
32 of 33 Precincts Reporting - 97%

Name Party Votes Vote %
Powell, Eric Dem 7,970 57%
Moffitt, James GOP 5,994 43

State Senate - District 43 - General
55 of 64 Precincts Reporting - 86%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Dickerson, Tommy Dem 7,396 53%
Walley, James (i) GOP 6,500 47%

Looks like 3 GOP Seats are going DEM and possibly 4
State Senate - District 29 -
General20 of 38 Precincts Reporting - 53%

Name Party Votes Vote %
Blount, David Dem 4,242 55%
White, Richard (i) GOP 3,476 45%

[virgo]

IT's Official:

33/33 precincts:

FC SUPERINTENDENT

Burt 2562 53 percent
Coleman 2232 -- 47 percent

[TDaleBeavers]

State Senate - District 18 - General51 of 58 Precincts Reporting - 88%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Ward, Giles GOP 6,757 51%
Williamson, Gloria (i) Dem 6,400 49%

But it looks like Gloria Williamson, the ultra liberal trial lawyer hack, may be about to go down. :clap::clap:

[virgo]

Other official races in Forrest County (With all precincts reporting)

Sheriff:
McGee 12,991 -- 85 percent
Saucier 2336 -- 15 percent

Tax Assessor:
Palmer 11485 -- 75 percent
Perry 3741 -- 25 percent

Supervisor, District 2:
Marshall 1426 -- 56 percent
Corley 636 -- 25 percent
Jordan 499 --19 percent

Coroner:
Benedict 10485 -- 69 percent
Bowman 3263 -- 22 percent
White 1388 -- 9 percent

Constable, District 3:
Alford 2230 -- 77 percent
LeRoy 650 -- 23 percent

[Hob684]

according to www.tobybarker.com (http://www.tobybarker.com)

House District 102
Toby Barker 2750 63%
Jolly Matthews 1610 37%

all precincts in.. Toby wins

[virgo]

Goodnight everyone! I'm sure I'll *see* ya tomorrow :) :smt006

[N40th]

What's up with the lack of reporting for the Senate district 42 race? I'm guessing Chris "Right Side" McDaniel is gonna get it, but there's zero reporting.

[wilkiesan]

WDAM has McDaniel 9793 to 6300 100% reporting

[TDaleBeavers]

All Harrison County votes are still out...will affect both the Public Service Commission and Highway Commissioner margins...if not outcome. Both Benefield and Bentz are from Harrison County.

[noway]

WDAM you did a great Job tonight... I was impressed with the website work and alot of people I talked to got information from you.. I watched most of the coverage and great job all around.


Virgo thanks for all you did tonight... It meant alot..


I was with no halo and he says thanks to everyone at myhattiesburg.com


The most suprising local race is the Forrest Co Constable race.. Terrell Carson winning by 9 vvotes (im sure absentee & and re count) but that race shouldnt have been that close..


Toby Barker wow big WIN..

Everybody did a great job tonight.. Thanks to the myhburgers who put on the no halo party great job

[R1ZOOM]

WDAM you did a great Job tonight... I was impressed with the website work and alot of people I talked to got information from you.. I watched most of the coverage and great job all around.





Agreed, WDAM did a really good job with their website tonight. :smt023

[wilkiesan]

Now for something really important.

Noway, great avatar.

[noway]

Now for something really important.

Noway, great avatar.

I like showing off my girlfriend.. Not quite as HOT as Pamela :laugh:

[Conveyor Belt]

I believe a good portion of Eaves votes were not for him but rather GOP protest votes; warning shots if you will, that many are not happy with the GOP, period.

I think it was a turnout issue, though, Hawkeye. Barbour is a pretty popular governor. He has almost zero negative press. Things are going great for the most part.

I think a lot of people knew he was going to win and just didn't go vote b/c they knew they didn't have to. Just my opinion, though.

Beavers statements of low turnout in heavy republican precincts back up both assumptions.

[daisy]

Thanks for all the updates.

ANYONE HEAR ANYTHING FROM JEFF DAVIS COUNTY? I was over there earlier for the pancake breakfast at Country Fisherman?

Wdam has 0 from them and I guess it has something to do with the problems from the previous circuit clerk race. I know Federal Agents were stationed there for voting polls.

Sheriff, Supt. of Education Chancery Clerk, anything?????:confused:

[pinkytuscadero]

I like showing off my girlfriend.. Not quite as HOT as Pamela :laugh:


Noway, get up----time to wake up! Why are you smiling? Get up.:kekeke: Were you dreaming?

[fuzzis]

I've officially lost faith in a large percentage of the electorate with these results. A very large number of people will vote for ANYTHING with a "D" by their name, no matter how loony or how unqualified.

I'm rolling my eyes on this one.

You know...this goes both ways. I get this is about Shawn O'Hara, but it irks me that y'all forget that those *evil* Democrats are your neighbors, and when you get right down to it, they're not a lot different from Republicans. They don't have something special encoded in their DNA that makes them blindly vote for Democrats...and Republicans are capable of doing the exact same thing. Furthermore, they often do and for you, it's better than OK when they do it.

This isn't something to get on a high-horse about.

[Hob684]

Democrats are evil.

[TDaleBeavers]

You know...this goes both ways. I get this is about Shawn O'Hara, but it irks me that y'all forget that those *evil* Democrats are your neighbors, and when you get right down to it, they're not a lot different from Republicans. They don't have something special encoded in their DNA that makes them blindly vote for Democrats...and Republicans are capable of doing the exact same thing. Furthermore, they often do and for you, it's better than OK when they do it.

This isn't something to get on a high-horse about.


To an extent you are right...but I have NEVER seen a Republican nominee for statewide office who had no real qualifications for the job or financial backing (plus be a loon to boot) get much more than 25 percent of the vote against an incumbent who has had very few negatives. If the partisan tables had been turned in this race (scary thought of having Shawn in the GOP), I doubt he would have gotten much more than 20 percent of the vote.

I thought it was bad enough in 1996 when the late James "Bootie" Hunt got 28 percent of the vote against Thad Cochran, but this one takes the cake.

[wilebill]

I've officially lost faith in a large percentage of the electorate with these results. A very large number of people will vote for ANYTHING with a "D" by their name, no matter how loony or how unqualified.Sorta like how Spell got the number of votes that he did, just because he has an "R" by his name.

[Bluesman]

Sorta like how Spell got the number of votes that he did, just because he has an "R" by his name.
And not narry one of Spell's votes was cast by me...:smt023

[aaron]

I like showing off my girlfriend.. Not quite as HOT as Pamela :laugh:

Well, this is an election thread, I guess someone had to start lying at some point.

[CircusRide]

Spell got his votes solely on name recognition. Most people didn't have a clue who to vote for in the Ag Comm. race and they recognize Spell's name....wallaaaaaaa!
It's still ashame though.

[TDaleBeavers]

Sorta like how Spell got the number of votes that he did, just because he has an "R" by his name.

There's a big difference wilebill in Lester Spell and Shawn O'Hara, and you know it. Spell has served twelve years and by most accounts done a pretty good job other than the beef plant fiasco. Many simply didn't see a viable alternative, and were wise enough to see that a vote for Les Riley was really a vote for Rickey Cole.

Interestingly enough, though, Spell got 9 percent of the vote in Yalobusha County where the beef plant was. Rickey Cole got about 49 percent and Les Riley 42 percent. Those numbers came in early and that was why Riley's numbers momentarily shot up.

[Guru]

I am looking for a thread for total state elections. And I'm sleepy.