MISSISSIPPI 2006 Senate Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. Trent Lott (R) vs. Erik Fleming (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Trent Lott (R) defeated Erik Fleming (D), 64%-35%.

Sen. Trent Lott (R)

First elected in 1988; Seeking fourth full term; Lott was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 703-299-6600 Web Site: www.lott.senate.gov National Republican Senatorial Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 9, 1941; Grenada, Miss.
• Family: Married (Tricia); two children
• Education: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1967; B.S., 1963
• Professional Career: Administrative assistant, Rep. William Colmer, 1968-72; practicing attorney, 1967-68
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1972-88

Erik Fleming (D)

Fleming, a state representative, won a June 27 runoff with 65 percent. Campaign Contact: 601-488-0364 Web Site: www.fleming2006.org Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Feb. 2, 1965; Chicago, Ill.
• Family: Divorced; one child, two stepchildren
• Education: Jackson State University, B.S., 1987
• Professional Career: Abstinence educator, Mississippi Community Development Corp.; COO, New Horizon Ministries; chairman, Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee, 1996-99; deputy sheriff; state Senate sergeant-at-arms, 1996
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State House, 1999-present

Previous Election Results

2000 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Trent Lott (R)	654,941	66%	$3,663,052
	Troy Brown (D)	314,090	32%	$40,349
	Other	25,113	3%
2000 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Trent Lott (R)	unopposed
1994 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Trent Lott (R)	418,333	69%	$2,516,189
	Ken Harper (D)	189,752	31%	$345,379