FORREST COUNTY, MS (WDAM) -
It has been five months since the
Republican primary for United States Senate. Some voters may say it is still
not over, with pending litigation in the state supreme court, while others are
strictly focused on winning in November.
Chairman of the Forrest County Democratic
Party H.C. Johnson held the chapter's final meet and greet with candidates Tuesday
before the November 4 general election.
"We'll be on the telephone, and we'll
be emailing, and we'll be getting our base," said Johnson of what's to come
over the next month.
Some may argue that the past five
months has split the Republican party in Mississippi, but for Democrats, Johnson
said it was the opposite effect.
"What I've seen is that it has helped
the democrats to come together," he said.
Johnson said a viable candidate to beat incumbent Senator
Thad Cochran is found in Democrat Travis Childers. If voters prove that the
case, it would be the first time in 36 years Mississippi has had a Democrat in
that seat.
If Cochran defends his long-time seat, it will still be a
win for the books between the runoff, lawsuit and the appeal that continues Thursday
in the state supreme court.
Voters must be registered by Saturday at noon to
participate in the November 4 election. Registration forms sent by mail must be
postmarked by Saturday.
The Forrest County Circuit Clerk's office said new
registration numbers are average compared to years past.
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