These reports either may be filed electronically through the Secretary of State's campaign finance online filing system or by paper, filed with the Secretary of State by mail, email or fax prior to the applicable reporting deadline. Many believe the former State Treasurer solidified her re-election last summer when it was her office that defended the State of Mississippi in the Dobbs case before the U.S. Supreme Court that ultimately resulted in the overturning of Roe v. Wade. There are 31 seats currently held by a Republican where the Republican candidate is running without a Democratic opponent. Democratic Senator Barbara Blackmon drew a primary challenger her son Bradford. Elections & Voting Candidate Qualifying Forms ALL CANDIDATES MUST: Be a qualified elector (registered voter) of the State of Mississippi and of the district, county or municipality of the office for which he seeks election; Four Democrats, none of which have filed finance reports, will seek to unseat first-term Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson, a Republican. Besides receiving only five no votes in the House, it also had 19 co-sponsors, many of whom have no opposition this election cycle. FILE - Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph confers with his attorneys on May 10, 2023, in Hinds County Chancery Court in Jackson, Miss., where a judge heard arguments about a Mississippi law that would create a court system with judges who would be appointed rather than elected. The 2023 Mississippi State Senate election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to elect all 52 members of the Mississippi State Senate to four-year terms. But by the same token, the Republicans have gerrymandered the districts to such an extent that there are currently few competitive districts. A more balanced map with more competitive districts could be drawn. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. While he is confident in some of the Democrats he knows to be considering runs for the other statewide offices, Young said he would be willing and able to work with Republican state leaders if he were elected to the position he is going to seek. As a sidenote, the politician who could face consequences from the 2023 session is not technically a legislator, but is Lt. Gov. As you have probably heard by now, Mississippi is holding statewide elections this year. "We have a strong candidate who I believe is going to be very good as well, whenever that person decides to come out and if they come out," Young said. He then. For State Of Mississippi Governor Vote for ONE David Grady Hardigree Tate Reeves John Witcher Write-in For State Of . Republicans currently have a 36-16 advantage in the 52-member Senate. Nineteen House Democrats are running with no opposition. Chief Justice Mike Randolph has recused himself from considering the appeal because he said he does not want to prolong the case. For a few election cycles in the late 1990s and 2000s, as state politics evolved from Democratic to Republican control, there was suspense going into the November general election about which party would control the Legislature. Tate Reeves, also creates a new court inside Jackson with a judge appointed by the chief justice. Given the circumstances of almost every Mississippi Senate seat being safe for either Republicans or Democrats, the most interesting story lines may occur in the primaries. Given the circumstances of almost every Mississippi Senate seat being safe for either Republicans or Democrats, the most interesting story lines may occur in the primaries. (AP) The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal Thursday as some Jackson residents try to revive one of the lawsuits challenging the appointment, rather than the election . The other candidates to qualify in the race have not filed reports. Gipson is the early favorite in this race. A native of Laurel, Bobby joined our team June 2018 after working for the North Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo since 1984. Should Democrat Brandon Presley prove political prognosticators wrong and defeat Republican incumbent Gov. 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Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Todays senior capitol reporter, covers politics, government and the Mississippi State Legislature. Democratic Senator Joseph Thomas faces Republican Chastity Magyar. While four Republican candidates qualified for this race, Hosemann and McDaniel will no doubt be the top vote-getters. No Democrat qualified in this race, meaning the primary winner will be unopposed in the General Election. Candidates for municipal office, and political committees supporting or opposing those candidates or municipal ballots measures, file campaign finance disclosure reports with the Municipal Clerk. The U.S. House of Representatives elections in Mississippi were on November 8, 2022. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Starkville-area Senator Bart Williams has drawn a Republican challenger in Alan Sibley. Primary elections will be. Thanks to that early qualifying deadline, there are enough members running unopposed to block the restoration of the initiative process if they so choose, and do so without having to face any electoral consequences this election cycle. The filing deadline was March 1, 2022. Maxwell, the odds-on favorite, is currently the chairman of the three-man commission. Tate Reeves this November, Republicans without any Democratic help would have the required two-thirds majority needed to override a Presley veto. And that is a sentiment that I'm carrying into this race.". Do not leave report open and/or unattended for an extended amount of time without saving progress. Utahs strong economy and business environment make it an attractive place, but experts and locals say that isnt all the Beehive State has to offer. This list may not reflect recent changes. A separate lawsuit filed by the NAACP challenges the appointment of judges and the expansion of the state police role in Jackson, arguing that the law creates separate and unequal policing for the city compared to other parts of Mississippi. But absent recusal, the Chief Justices participation risks prolonging the circus and allowing a sideshow to overshadow the center-ring attraction," Randolph wrote. Tate Reeves in 2020. 2023 Magnolia Tribune. He enjoys a similar primary field this year as he seeks re-election. Tupelo-area Senator Chad McMahan likewise has drawn a Republican challenger in Lauren Smith. by Adam Ganucheau June 26, 2023 more election coverage Thomas wrote that the appointment of judges does not violate the Mississippi Constitution. Hattiesburg-area Senator Joey Fillingane has drawn a Republican challenger in Robert Cole. Another DeSoto seat that has drawn a primary contest is Senate District 19, where incumbent Republican Kevin Blackwell has drawn a challenge from Walter Hopper. Best States is an interactive platform developed by U.S. News for ranking the 50 U.S. states, alongside news analysis and daily reporting. Help keep the momentum going by rejoining our member community today. State Auditor Shad White will run unopposed for a second straight time in the Republican Primary. However, this go around, Stamps is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Create a recurring donation today to join our mission. To learn more about our cartoon syndication services. All rights reserved. First-term State Treasurer David McRae is running unopposed in the Republican Primary but will face his 2019 General Election opponent for a second time. This list may not reflect . First-term incumbent Southern District Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell will have one opponent in the Republican Primary. (AP) The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal Thursday as some Jackson residents try to revive one of the lawsuits challenging the appointment, rather than the election, of some judges in the capital city and the top justice will not take part in the hearing. All rights reserved. Judge Henry Wingate criticized the law for being constitutionally vague. Once regulations are drafted by the Department of Public Safety, the judge said he would revisit the order. Voters elected four candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state's four U.S. House districts. Incumbent Commissioner Gipson shows $142,000 in cash on hand. Mississippi elections are upon us. 2023 Statewide Elections; Mississippi Legislature . Election Officials Training Military & Overseas Voter Information 2023 Elections Calendar HD 23 Sample Ballot Contacts: Kyle Kirkpatrick Assistant Secretary of State Elections Heber Ladner Building 401 Mississippi Street Jackson, MS 39201 P. O. Visit Business Services and Regulation Home, Visit Publications & External Affairs Home. The Legislature passed a bill this year to expand the territory of the state-run Capitol Police department inside Jackson. The best states in the country excel in areas such as economy, fiscal stability and opportunity. Not all candidate reports for January 2023 are currently showing on the Secretary of States campaign finance website. "I think that anyone that is paying attention to the emergence of my political candidacy as a leader in the state can tell you this, I am one few Democrats that is willing to talk to SuperTalk Mississippi," Young said. In District 10, Senator Neil Whaley will be challenged, again, by Democrat Andre DeBerry. And it requires the chief justice to appoint four judges to serve alongside the four elected circuit court judges in Hinds County, where Jackson is located. Dates are subject to change. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. Oxford-area Senator Nicole Boyd has drawn a Republican challenger in Ricky Caldwell. Twelve Democrats do not have a Republican opponent, but one interesting race with an independent may be on the table. In District 10, Senator Neil Whaley will be challenged, again, by Democrat Andre DeBerry. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. JACKSON, Miss. Governor between incumbent Delbert Hosemann and challenger State Senator Chris McDaniel. While he is unopposed in the Republican Primary, he is being challenged in the General Election by Shuwaski Young, a Democrat who ran for Congress in the 3rd District in 2022. Last week, Wingate also blocked a related law that would require people to receive permission from state public safety officials before holding protests or other gatherings near the Capitol, the governor's mansion or other state government buildings in Jackson. There are five races where a current Republican-held seat drew a Democratic opponent. Show your support>>. The Primary will be held on August 8th, with the General Election on November 7th. Three are in Desoto County, a deeply conservative area of the state that is unlikely to see a Democratic candidate emerge victorious. Bobby has a bachelor's in American Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi and has received multiple awards from the Mississippi Press Association, including the Bill Minor Best Investigative/In-depth Reporting and Best Commentary Column. Delbert Hosemann who presides over the Senate. He reports $105,000 in cash on hand. Democrats also could pick up a seat in House District 64, currently held by Rep. Shanda Yates, an independent from Jackson. To learn more about our cartoon syndication services. Most judges in Mississippi are elected, and opponents of the new law say the majority-white and Republican-controlled Legislature is usurping local autonomy in Jackson and Hinds County, which are both majority-black and governed by Democrats. First-term Secretary of State Michael Watson flirted with a possible run for higher office but chose to seek re-election this cycle when the dust settled. We prefer Author Name, Mississippi Today in the byline. Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Todays senior capitol reporter, covers politics, government and the Mississippi State Legislature. The Primary will be held on August 8th, with the General Election on November 7th. And truth be known, a large number of additional incumbents have only third-party opponents who seldom win political office in Mississippi. The reason for setting the early qualifying deadline was clear: to let legislators know early on about potential opponents, giving them time to take reelection friendly action during the final legislative session before voters go to the polls. A similar outcome is more likely than not this cycle. If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using. Young did tease his belief that Democrats will field a strong candidate to challenge Reeves for governor, an office that Young has said he is not seeking.