Mid-South News

By Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – The Shelby County Election Commission recently purchased 670 electronic pollbooks to ease lines and confusion on Election Day. However, due to concerns about the accuracy of the machines, they will not be used to process ballots on November 4th.

By Nicole Erwin

Oxford, MS – Two key races in Mississippi are getting national attention. Senator Roger Wicker and former Governor Ronnie Musgrove are campaigning to replace senator Trent Lott's seat, while Travis Childers and Greg Davis are competing for Wicker's old position in the House for district one. Nicole Erwin spoke with University of Mississippi professors Marvin King and Jon Winburn, about the significance of the two races.

By Nicole Erwin

Interview: Democrats Vie for Open Mississippi Congressional Seats

Nicole Erwin

By Sara Sciammacco, Capitol News Connection

Washington, DC – Voters watching their favorite shows have being having a hard time tuning out the mudslinging during commercial breaks. Candidates are throwing jab after jab on the TV screen. Here's one of the latest ads put out by the Democrats against incumbent Roger Wicker.

WICKER AD: "All the name calling and attacks won't change the facts. Roger Wicker voted 9 times to raise his own pay.

By Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN –