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Daily political news from Mississippi
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Mississippi, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Candidate profile · MS
Dean Kirby is listed as a Republican incumbent, but no race, election, policy position or campaign finance figures are attached to the entry.
News · MS
A young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for Mississippi voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
News · MS
The attorney general will not pursue another trial for the officer in the fatal shooting of a Black motorist.
Candidate profile · MS
Joseph Thomas is a Democratic incumbent, but no race or election is directly linked to his profile.
Candidate profile · MS
Don Hartness is listed as a Republican incumbent, with no specific race or election directly linked to his profile.
News · MS
Mississippi voters seeking to cast an absentee ballot must meet eligibility rules, applicable deadlines and the state’s new in-person process.
Explainer · MS
What Mississippi voters should check before the 2026 general election, from registration deadlines to ballot information.
News · MS
The governor signed an agreement focused on strengthening Mississippi’s state forests, with implementation details shaping its practical effect.