Lott resigns from U.S. Senate! Lott officially resigned from office Tuesday 12/18, serving less than a year into his current term.

Republican Gov. Haley Barbour wants to hold the special election in conjunction with the November presidential election. State law requires Barbour to call a special election within 100 days of Lott’s resignation. Meanwhile, key Democrats are working behind-the-scenes trying to decide if they will seek the office.

Supreme Court: Senate Election Will Take Place In November
Gov. Ronnie Musgrove Jumps into Mississippi Senate Race
more on Lott's sudden resignation from the Senate
more on the special election date controversy
news release on the special election from the MSDP
the Attorney General's opinion on Mississippi election law