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Mississippi’s bitter Republican primary for lieutenant governor is one of several races to watch in Tuesday’s party primaries. Incumbent Delbert Hosemann and state Sen. Chris McDaniel have traded accusations of

Follow along as votes come in for key statewide races, including the Republican primary for lieutenant governor.

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann held off Chris McDaniel and another Republican challenger Tuesday and will face a Democratic newcomer in November.

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel in the state’s bitter Republican primary for lieutenant governor. The results are the culmination of a contest that divided conservatives

Incumbent Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann won Republican primary over challenger Chris McDaniel, called for campaign finance reform in his victory speech.

Republicans currently hold all eight statewide offices and a majority in the state House and Senate. Primary runoffs are Aug. 29. The general election is Nov. 7.

Turnout for Tuesday’s election was around 30%, the secretary of state says.

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Mississippi’s bitter Republican primary for lieutenant governor is one of several races to watch in Tuesday’s party primaries. Incumbent Delbert Hosemann and state Sen. Chris McDaniel have traded accusations of dishonesty and ineffectiveness over issues such as abortion, tax cuts and legislative leadership appointments. Educator Tiffany Longino, also in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor, says she wants to expand Medicaid coverage. Democrats have a three-person primary in the agr...

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