Mississippi House District 56 Election Results
Mississippi House District 56 was held by Republican after the 2011 general election, a two-party margin of 55.7 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1979 to 2011.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Democratic | 1,773 | 1,422 | 55.5% | 11.0 pts |
| 1983 | Republican | 2,147 | 3,503 | 38.0% | 24.0 pts |
| 1987 | Republican | 2,982 | 3,253 | 47.8% | 4.3 pts |
| 1991 | Republican | 2,631 | 2,908 | 47.5% | 5.0 pts |
| 1995 | Republican | 0 | 6,082 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1999 | Republican | 0 | 6,476 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2003 | Republican | 2,246 | 8,405 | 21.1% | 57.8 pts |
| 2007 | Republican | 0 | 8,748 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2011 | Republican | 2,711 | 9,519 | 22.2% | 55.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Mississippi House District 56 at the 2011 election?
Republican held Mississippi House District 56 at the 2011 general election, with a two-party margin of 55.7 points.
Which parties have held Mississippi House District 56 since 1979?
Since 1979, Mississippi House District 56 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Mississippi House District 56?
The closest two-party margin on record for Mississippi House District 56 was 1987, at just 4.3 percentage points.