Mississippi
U.S. Senate
8 candidatesContested
What's on the ballot in Mississippi?
Mississippi's next election is November 3, 2026 (Mississippi 2026 general election). 5 races across 2 offices are on the ballot in Mississippi.
Mississippi 2026 general election
November 3, 2026
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U.S. Senate races
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U.S. House, District 1
4 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 2
6 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 3
5 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 4
8 candidatesContested
Recent Mississippi coverage
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Lane Taylor
Elections and votingLane Taylor is a Republican incumbent who is not currently linked to a specific race or election.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Dean Kirby
Elections and votingDean Kirby is listed as a Republican incumbent, but no race, election, policy position or campaign finance figures are attached to the entry.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats weigh a new Senate push
Public safetyA young district attorney is urging party leaders and donors to compete despite a Democratic drought dating to 1982.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats weigh a new Senate push
Elections and votingA young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats see opening as GOP climate sours
Energy and environmentA young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for Mississippi voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Angela Turner-Ford
Elections and votingAngela Turner-Ford is a Democratic incumbent, but no specific race or election is directly linked to the candidate’s record.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Joel Carter
Elections and votingOfficial records identify Joel Carter as a Republican incumbent, with no linked race, biography, policy positions or campaign finance figures.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi AG will not seek new trial for officer
Public safetyThe attorney general will not pursue another trial for the officer in the fatal shooting of a Black motorist.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 30, 2026
Explainer · MS
Voter guide: Mississippi 2026 general election
Elections and votingMississippi voters should confirm election dates, registration status, voting rules and their local ballot before participating in 2026.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Joseph Thomas
Elections and votingJoseph Thomas is a Democratic incumbent, but no race or election is directly linked to his profile.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MS
What to know about Mississippi’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingMississippi voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and contests in all four congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Don Hartness
Elections and votingDon Hartness is listed as a Republican incumbent, with no specific race or election directly linked to his profile.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 26, 2026