Trump on track to receive Mississippi’s electoral votes

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By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
Associated Press

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Republican Donald Trump is on track to receive all six of Mississippi’s votes in the Electoral College after winning the state by a strong margin in November.

Electors are meeting Monday at state capitols across the nation to formally elect the next president.

Former Mississippi Republican chairman Brad White was selected months ago to be an elector but says he can’t fulfill the duty because he has recently started a federal job. The other electors will choose someone to serve in his place.

Four of Mississippi’s electors tell The Associated Press they’re firmly committed to voting for Trump. One declined to answer questions from AP, but he’s a longtime donor to Republican candidates.

People who want electors to dump Trump are expected to protest outside capitol buildings.

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