Mississippian’s will have the opportunity to cast their votes for several new members of the Mississippi Legislature on September 22 and November 3. Since the beginning of the year, numerous legislators have stepped down or been appointed to other governmental positions, leaving legislative seats open. The open legislative seats and the candidates running can be found below.

House District 87: William “Billy” Andrews – Forrest & Lamar

Election: November 3 (Qualifying deadline September 14)

  • Joseph (Bubba) Tubb
  • David Wayne Morgan

Senate District 39: Sally Doty – Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln & Walthall

Election: September 22 (Qualifying deadline August 3)

  • Bill Sones
  • Mike Campbell
  • Ben Johnson
  • Jason Barrett
  • Michael Smith
  • Prentiss Smith
  • Beth Brown
  • Josh Davis

SD 15: Gary Jackson – Choctaw, Montgomery, Oktibbeha & Webster

Election: September 22 (Qualifying deadline August 3)

  • Bricklee Miller
  • Bart Williams
  • Levon Murphy, Jr.
  • Joyce Meek Yates

HD 37: Gary Chism – Clay, Lowndes & Oktibbeha

Election: September 22 (Qualifying deadline August 3)

  • Lynn Wright
  • David Chism
  • Vicky Rose

HD 66: Jarvis Dortch – Hinds County

Election: September 22 (Qualifying deadline August 3)

  • Gregory L. Divinity
  • Fabian Nelson
  • Kathryn Orey Perry
  • De’Keither Stamps
  • Calvin B. Williams

In addition to these special elections, 2020 General Election will be on November 3. To view the final Election Day ballot, click here.