Local voters will cast their ballots for county, district and statewide officials in 2011. The general election is set for Nov. 8. To get ready, check out the resources below:
For more information on county offices and elections, visit the Lafayette County home page or the Mississippi Secretary of State's online Voter Information Guide.
Senate primary candidates
Three Republican and three democrats are on the ballot for U.S. Senate race including incumbent Sen. Roger Wicker. Read a little about each candidate in today’s EAGLE. (March 12, 2012, Page 10A)
Democrats to select executive committee members Saturday
Lafayette County Democrats get a chance to vie for their spot on the Mississippi Democratic Part Executive Committee Saturday and become involved in this year’s presidential election. (February 16, 2012, Page 2)
Two in Ward 6 runoff
Katie Morrison and Jason Bailey will face off once again on Feb. 28 in the race for Ward 6 alderman. Morrison and Bailey both earned about 49 percent of the votes however, before a winner could have been declared, one of them had to win by more than 50 percent. A third candidate, Liz Barrett had 11 votes (February 15, 2012, Page 1)
Three set for Ward 6 election
Ward 6 residents will be electing one of three candidates Tuesday to fill the Ward 6 seat on the Board of Aldermen. Read some of their stances on local issues in today’s EAGLEVoting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Oxford Activity Center. (February 10, 2012, Page 1A)
Incumbents win Yalobusha elections
It was a big night for Yalobusha incumbents, as all previous seat-holders retained their positions. (November 9, 2011, Page 2)
East to remain sheriff of Lafayette County
Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East was re-elected for another term Tuesday night. East has been sheriff for almost 40 years. Also winning in last night’s election was Baretta Mosley, for Lafayette County Circuit Court Clerk and incumbant Justice Court Judge Mickey Avent. (November 9, 2011, Page 3)
Mayo wins District 12 House of Representatives race
Oxford Alderman Brad Mayo said he will most likely resign his position from the city board after winning Tuesday’s election in the race for District 12 House of Representatives. See the results of all House races that include Lafayette County in the district. (November 9, 2011, Page 1)
Voters re-elect Blackmon, Pickens
Lafayette County supervisors Robert Blackmon and Mike Pickens will retain their seats for another four-year term after winning Tuesday’s election. (November 9, 2011, Page 1)
Initiatives may attract more voters
Lafayette County residents will cast their votes for local and state elections as well as three controversial constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday. (November 7, 2011, Page 1A)
Election coverage
Lafayette County voters will decide several county races on Tuesday from sheriff to supervisors in four districts. In today’s EAGLE, read about the candidates and their views on certain topics and why they feel they make the best candidate. (November 4, 2011, Page 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A)
