Danny Vargas , former chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly , was wary to draw any broader conclusions from the unique Mississippi runoff , but said the race is a reminder the GOP needs to cast a wider net . Runoff turnout shot up in counties with the highest African-American populations . `` This is how you grow the party , '' head of a pro-Cochran super PAC said . Several GOP strategists said Cochran 's coalition was unique to Mississippi . The state has been trending Republican for decades and Cochran’s victory will be seen as an important boost for Republicans nationally who are trying to hold on to their Senate majority this year.
Runoff turnout shot up in counties with the highest African-American populations . `` This is how you grow the party , '' head of a pro-Cochran super PAC said . Several GOP strategists said Cochran 's coalition was unique to Mississippi . The state has been trending Republican for decades and Cochran’s victory will be seen as an important boost for Republicans nationally who are trying to hold on to their Senate majority this year.