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Governor names Lott's replacement

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January 01, 2008|From Times Wire Reports

Gov. Haley Barbour announced his choice for Trent Lott's replacement in the U.S. Senate: Rep. Roger Wicker, a conservative congressman.

Barbour said in Jackson that it was important to select a person with Lott's conservative values who would be able to work with Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran, also a Republican.

Wicker, 56, will serve until a state-mandated special election is held Nov. 4. He is expected to be a candidate in that race.

The winner will serve the rest of Lott's term through 2012.

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