Race Summary

Cochran is running for his 6th term in the Senate and is heavily favored to retain his seat. He spent three terms in the House before his initial election to the Senate in 1978.

Cochran faced no Democratic opposition in two of his last three elections (2002 and 1990) and has never won re-election with less than 61%. His Democratic opponent this year, Erik Fleming, was defeated by Trent Lott 64%-35% in the 2006 race for the state's other Senate seat. Fleming spent just $38,000 in that race.

Previous Election Results

Senate
2006: Lott (R) 64, Fleming (D) 35
2002: Cochran (R) 85, O'Hara (Ref) 15
2000: Lott (R) 66, Brown (D) 32
1996: Cochran (R) 71, Hunt (D) 27

President
2004: Bush (R) 59, Kerry (D) 40
2000: Bush (R) 58, Gore (D) 41
1996: Dole (R) 49, Clinton (D) 44

Demographics