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Toss-up · 2003 Governor
Mississippi Governor
In the 2003 Mississippi Governor race, Haley Barbour (R) won by about 7 points.
Actual result
R+6.8
Final polls said
R+2.7
3 late polls · ✓
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Winner
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipsos | R+5.0 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| 2 | Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | R+4.0 | 2.8 | ✓ |
| 3 | Southern Research Group | D+1.0 | 7.8 | ✗ |
The polls behind it
3 polls · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Southern Research Group2003-10-318
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy2003-10-283
Ipsos2003-10-222
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2003 Mississippi Governor race?
Haley Barbour (R) won, by about 6.8 points (R+6.8).
When was the 2003 Mississippi Governor election held?
It was held in November 2003.
Which party matches you?
These candidates split on taxes, health care, guns, and abortion. See where you land — and which members of Congress actually vote like you.