Childers got 52 percent to 49 percent for Republican Greg Davis with 83 percent of the vote, according to the Associated Press. Childers will replace Republican Roger Wicker in northern Mississippi’s 1st District. Wicker was appointed to the Senate last year.
The Democratic victory extends their majority in Congress to 37 seats, with the prospect of more wins this fall. House Democrats hold a more than 6-to-1 cash advantage over Republicans, who have 26 lawmakers retiring. Both parties poured money into the Mississippi race and Vice President Dick Cheney traveled to the state to campaign for Davis.
