2025 Mississippi Senate District 18 special election
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County results Taylor: 50–60% 60–70% Forsman: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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A special election was held in the U.S. state of Mississippi on April 15, 2025, to elect a new member for District 18 in the Mississippi Senate, representing parts of Leake, Neshoba, and Winston counties. The election filled a vacancy caused by the resignation of Republican senator Jenifer Branning, who was elected to the Mississippi Supreme Court in a runoff in November, 2024. Political newcomer Lane Taylor was elected to the seat outright in the first round.
Candidates
- Mark Forsman (identified as a Republican)[1]
- Lindsey Kidd (identified as a Democrat)[1]
- Jackson "Ike" Melton
- Marty Sistrunk (identified as a Republican)[1]
- Lane Taylor (identified as a Republican)[1]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Lane Taylor | 3,011 | 56.94% | |
| Mark Forsman | 1,379 | 26.08% | |
| Lindsey Kidd | 577 | 10.91% | |
| Jackson Melton | 208 | 3.93% | |
| Marty Sistrunk | 113 | 2.14% | |
| Total votes | 5,288 | 100.00% | |
External links
Official campaign websites
References
- ^ a b c d Corder, Frank (March 10, 2025). "Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Mississippi State Senate 18 Special Election General". Decision Desk HQ. Retrieved April 16, 2025.