The Democratic numbers from Bobo Fire Station precinct came in at 7:39 p.m. but the Circuit Clerk had to send to Friar’s Point to have the voting machines brought to the courthouse Tuesday night.
And initial numbers showed runoff elections for Coahoma County Sheriff and Supervisor Dist. 5. But that changed with the counting of absentee ballots late Tuesday night
Jones was declared the un official winner Wednesday morning.
Carolyn Parham was re-elected as Chancery Clerk in a hotly contested race and Tax Assessor Ann Williams and Coahoma County’s other four supervisors were also re-elected or unopposed.
Circuit Clerk Demetria Jackson – who was unopposed – said her office still had to count a small number affadavit ballots, but most races were decided.
The county’s next to the last box came in at 8:30 p.m. and Jackson said most races were decided by that point.
The snafu with the Friar’s Point box was discovered at 9:22 p.m. when a phone call to the precinct chairman revealed the keys to the box could not be found. Jackson made the decision to go get the machines and count the electronic ballot at the Courthouse.
All precinct ballots were counted as of 10:15 p.m.
Incumbent Sheriff Charles Jones had 2,748 votes to or 54.74 percent of all 5,505 ballots cast in the Sheriff’s race but said he was not going to declare victory until the absentee ballots were counted. Mario Magsby was the next highest candidate with 38.98 percent or 2,111 votes. Stacy Lester was third with 544 votes or 10.01 percent.
“Until we get all the numbers and votes, I don’t want to make a statement,” said Jones. “I got my people out and ran hard. There was some confusion and I just want to see the final numbers.”
Incumbent Dist. 1 Supervisors Paul Pearson was elected to his seventh term as supervisor defeating challenger Stanley Lynom 846 to 353. Pearson garnered 70.56 percent of the vote and had the strongest showing among supervisors with opponents.
“I am very blessed to have people stick by me all these years,” said Pearson. “This is not an easy job but I love it and a lot of people helped me once again.
Coahoma County unofficial elections totals for state and local races were:
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Governor
Michael Brown 877 18.9 %
Bond Compton 190 4.10 %
Jim Hood 2,235 48.18 %
Robert Ray 235 5.07 %
Robert S. Smith 228 4.91 %
Gregory Wash 92 1.98 %
Velesha Williams 655 14.12 %
Albert Wilson 97 2.09 %
Lt. Governor
Jay Hughes 3,749 99.52 %
Sec. of State
Johnny Dupree 2,957 71.10 %
Maryra H. Hunt 1,191 28.64 %
Attorney General
J. Riley Collins 3,572 99.64 %
State Treasurer
Addie L. Green 3,610 99.67 %
Ag Commissioner
Rickey Cole 3,721 99.73 %
Insurance Comm.
Robert Amos 3610 99.81 %
Public Service Comm.
Brandon Presley 3,674 99.92 %
Transportation Comm.
Joey Grist 3,578 99.83 %
Dist. Attorney
Brenda Mitchell 3,801 99.71 %
Senate Dist. 11
Robert Jackson 1,994 53.44 %
Kimberlyn Seals 1,736 46.53 %
Senate Dist. 12
Derrick Simmons 727 99.59 %
Rep. Dist. 9
Bam Bam Burnett 397 73.79 %
Chris Thomas 141 26.21 %
Rep. Dist. 26
Orlando Paden 3,742 99.89 %
Circuit Clerk
Demetria Jackson 4,444 99.98 %
Chancery Clerk
Alice Foster 2,319 46.46 %
Carolyn Parham 2,668 53.46 %
Coroner
Scott Meredith 4,545 99.65 %
County Attorney
John Sherman 4,361 99.93 %
Sheriff
Charles Jones 2,572 49.96 %
Stacey Lester 531 10.31 %
Mario Magsby 2,032 39.47 %
Surveyor
Terry E. Smith 3,961 99.90 %
Tax Assessor/Col.
Rotosca Harris 1,546 33.08 %
Ann Williams 3,115 66.65 %
Supervisors Dist. 1
Stanley Lynom 353 29.44 %
Paul Pearson 846 70.56 %
Supervisor Dist. 2
Pat Davis 928 100 %
Supervisor Dist. 3
Travis D. Haggan 364 35.72 %
Derrell Washington 654 64.18 %
Supervisor Dist. 4
Darron “G” Griff 331 40.51 %
Johnny Newson 486 59.49 %
Supervisor Dist. 5
Frances D. Moton 201 20.06 %
Shirley H. Fair 238 23.74 %
Roosevelt Lee 259 25.85 %
Will Young 304 30.34 %
Justice Judge North
Burks Rogers 2,459 99.96 %
Justice Judge South
Derek Hopson 1,953 99.80 %
Constable North
Solomon Gray 1,078 38.39 %
John Rybolt 1,730 61.61 %
Constable South
Floyd Williams 2,090 99.62 %
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Governor
Robert Foster 18 15 %
Tate Reeves 81 67.50 %
Bill Waller 21 17.50 %
Lt. Governor
Delbert Hoseman 83 88.30 %
Shane Quick 11 11.70 %
Sec. of State
Sam Britton 58 57.43 %
Michael Watson 43 42.57 %
Attorney General
Mark Baker 39 37.86 %
Lynn Fitch 39 37.86 %
Andy Taggart 25 24.27 %
State Auditor
Shad White 83 98.81 %
State Treasurer
Buck Clarke 44 41.12 %
David McRae 63 58.88 %
Ag. Commissioner
Andy Gipson 94 100 %
Insurance Comm.
Mike Chaney 93 100 %
Transportation Comm.
Trey Bowman 41 42.27 %
John Caldwell 16 16.49 %
E.A. Hathcock 7 7.22 %
Jeremy Martin 7 7.22 %
Geoffrey Yoste 26 26.80 %
Tuesday’s Primary Election saw 5,356 voters ask for a ballot or 34.16 percent of the county 15,679 registered voters.
Qualifications vary from office to office but the main requirements for local office are to be a resident and qualified voter from the district or county they plan to represent. Candidates may not have been convicted of a federal crime or certain Mississippi crimes defined as felonies punishable by incarceration in a state penitentiary, unless they have received a full pardon. They also may not be convicted of a crime in another state that is considered a felony under Mississippi law.
Candidates cannot have been legally declared mentally incompetent.
Candidates must fill out a statement of economic interest online within 15 days of qualifying with the Secretary of State. The next campaign finance report deadline is Aug. 15 for any contribution over $200. Failure to file either one of these reports can result in fines.
Questions or concerns about voting issues, policy and procedure for any election should be directed to the Secretary of State’s office at (601) 359-1350.
Questions or concerns about candidate qualifications, ethics and conduct while in office should be directed to the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Division at (601) 359-4258.
