JACKSON, MS — Mississippi Republican Party Chairman (MSGOP) Lucien Smith released the following statement following tonight’s results of Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District Republican Primary Election runoff:

“I would like to congratulate Michael Guest on securing the Republican nomination for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District,” said Smith. “Both Michael Guest and Whit Hughes ran strong, substantive campaigns they should be proud of, and I commend them for their dedication toward protecting Mississippians from progressive liberal actions.

“As we now focus on the general election, I ask all Republicans who were active in this year’s primaries to redouble their efforts in support of all Republican nominees to help ensure a victory in November.”

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