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Mississippi — 2012 U.S. Senate election
Recent presidential results
Akashic2012 · U.S. SenateMississippi · U.S. SenateRoger F. WickerR+16.6
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2012 Senate returns.
- Roger F. Wicker✓Republican709,62657.2%
- Albert N. Gore Jr.Democrat503,46740.6%
- Thomas CramerConstitution15,2811.2%
- Shawn O'HaraReform13,1941.1%
presidential baselinePresident 2012R+11.5Senate 2012R+16.6vs. baselineR+5.1
Mississippi's 2012 Senate race ran 5.1 points more Republican than the presidential race on the same ballot.
Mississippi's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | +100.0% |
| 1978 | −13.5% |
| 1982 | +28.4% |
| 1984 | −21.9% |
| 1988 | −7.8% |
| 1990 | −100.0% |
| 1994 | −37.6% |
| 1996 | −43.6% |
| 2000 | −34.3% |
| 2002 | −84.6% |
| 2006 | −28.7% |
| 2008 | −22.9% |
| 2012 | −16.6% |
| 2014 | −22.0% |
| 2018 | −19.0% |
| 2020 | −10.0% |
| 2024 | −25.6% |
Same ballot, 2012MS
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2012 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.