Thad Cochran [SEP] place of birth
With over 45 years of combined House and Senate service, Cochran is the second longest-served member of Congress ever from Mississippi, only after former Democratic Congressman Jamie L. Whitten.
Early life.
William Thad Cochran was born on December 7, 1937, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, the son of Emma Grace (née Berry) and William Holmes Cochran, a teacher and school principal, respectively. His family settled in Hinds County, Mississippi, home of the state capital, Jackson, in 1946 after a few moves
2008 United States Senate election in Mississippi
The 2008 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 4, 2008. The seat was regularly scheduled for election, unlike the special election taking place on the same day. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Thad Cochran won re-election to a sixth term.
Candidates.
Candidates Democratic.
- Erik R. Fleming, State Representative
Candidates Republican.
- Thad Cochran, incumbent U.S. Senator
Predictions.
CQ Politics rated the race as 'Safe Republican'. The Cook