Candidates qualify to run in for three House seats
The State Board of Election Commissioners have certified candidates to run in three special House elections. Ten candidates have been added to the ballot for House...
Tag : Mississippi House of Representatives
House passes human trafficking bill unanimously
by Alex Paton
A bill to strengthen Mississippi’s human trafficking laws is moving forward. On Tuesday, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 571 which changes the state’s...
House bill aims to bring broadband to rural areas
Earlier this week, the Mississippi House of Representatives took a step toward improving rural broadband access in the state. A bill authored by Speaker of...
Two former House Reps. pass away
Two former members of the Mississippi House of Representatives passed away this week. Ed Perry was found dead at his Oxford home at the age...
Governor sets special election date for three House seats
by Alex Paton
Gov. Phil Bryant has set March 12, 2019, as the special election date for House Districts 32, 71, and 101. The seats recently became open...
Anthony and Harness win State House races
by Alex Paton
The results are in. Across the state, nearly 900,000 people voted in the Tuesday runoff. Along with electing a U.S. Senator and various judicial candidates during the...
Former Speaker honored with building dedication
by Alex Paton
Former Speaker of the House Tim Ford was honored this week during a ceremony where a plaque was unveiled naming a government office in his...
Two State House elections go to runoff
by Alex Paton
The results are in. Along with electing U.S. Senators and Congressmen during the midterms on Tuesday, special elections were held to determine who would take...
12 candidates run for 2 House seats in special election
by Alex Paton
Twelve candidates are running in a special election to replace two House Representative. Eight candidates will be on the ballot for House District 31 and...
Special election set after representative resigns
Representative America “Chuck” Middleton. Photo courtesy of the House Information Office. A special election date has been set following the resignation of a longtime member...