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- Born: July 5, 1951
- Birthplace: Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Party: Republican Party
- Opponent: Ronnie Musgrove
- Spouse: Gayle Long
- Children: Margaret / Caroline / McDaniel
- Education: University of Mississippi
- Previous position held: U.S. Congressman, Mississippi First District (1995-2007)
- Religion: Baptist
- Appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to replace Senator Trent Lott
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Roger Wicker is the junior Republican U.S. Senator from Mississippi. Wicker filled the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Trent Lott in 2007 after being appointed to the position by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. In the 2008 election, Wicker retained his senate seat, which was challenged by Democratic candidate Ronnie Musgrove. According to CNN, he won by a 10% margin.CNN: Mississippi Election Results
Political Career
- 1986-1987: Tupelo City, Mississippi (Judge Pro Tempore)
- 1987-1994: Mississippi State Senate (Senator)
- 1995-2007: House Representative
- December 2007-2008: U.S. Senate (appointed as Senator) Project Vote Smart: Senator Roger Wicker (Mississippi)
- Nov. 2008: Re-elected as Illinois Senator
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Roger Wicker Questions
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Does anyone know if you can make and load up home-made apps onto a Rogers-locked G1 Android phone? 3 AnswersSettings > Applications >Unknown sources That let's you install apps from other sources than the android market. Just browse your way to the .apk file through t... read more
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To Sen. Roger Wicker: Please support the Patient Protection
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Sen. Roger Wicker on C-span has forgotten more about being a true Senator than @clairecmc will every know!
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RT @joebellis: Just called Senator Roger Wicker (R- MS) at 202-224-6253 from Pascagoula zip 39567 - said I read the bill - you must vote ...
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Just called Senator Roger Wicker (R- MS) at 202-224-6253 from Pascagoula zip 39567 - said I read the bill - you must vote NO! #Handsoff
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At 5, Senator Roger Wicker talks about his request for an analysis of the long-term costs of the Senate health reform plan.
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