2025 Mississippi State Senate special election
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The 2025 Mississippi State Senate special election will be held on November 4, 2025, to elect 10 of 52 members of the Mississippi State Senate. Special elections were called in 10 districts due to court-ordered redistricting, in addition a special election will be held on April 15 to fill a vacancy in one district. Primary elections will be held on August 5 and, if needed, runoff elections will be held on December 2.[1][2]
Background
The election was called after court-ordered redistricting caused the state Senate map to be redrawn, as it was found to diminish the voting power of the state's African American population.[3] The new map creates two new majority black districts, one each in DeSoto and Forrest County, both without incumbents.[4] It then goes to court for approval, despite objections from lawmakers in DeSoto County and some Democrats, where it will await a ruling on the next day.[5][6] In the first week of May, a panel of three judges approved the redrawn map from the Mississippi Election Commission and allowed 10 out of 15 districts to proceed with the special election.[7]
Retirements
Republicans
- District 2: David Parker is retiring.[8]
- District 44: John Polk is retiring.[9]
Summary
April 15 special election
| District | Incumbent | Result | Candidates[10] | ||
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| Member | Party | First elected | |||
| 18 | Jenifer Branning | Republican | 2015 | Incumbent resigned January 6, 2025, to join the Mississippi Supreme Court.[11] New member elected April 15, 2025. Republican hold. |
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November 4 special elections
| District | Incumbent | Result | Candidates | ||
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| Member | Party | First elected | |||
| 1 | Michael McLendon | Republican | 2019 | TBD |
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| Reginald Jackson (redistricted from SD 11) |
Democratic | 2023 | |||
| 2 | David Parker† | Republican | 2012 | TBD | |
| 10 | Neil Whaley | Republican | 2017 | TBD |
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| 11 | None (new district) | TBD |
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| 19 | Kevin Blackwell | Republican | 2015 | TBD |
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| 34 | Juan Barnett | Democratic | 2015 | TBD |
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| 41 | Joey Fillingane | Republican | 2006 | TBD |
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| 42 | Robin Robinson | Republican | 2023 | TBD |
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| 44 | John A. Polk† | Republican | 2011 | TBD |
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| Chris Johnson (redistricted from SD 45) |
Republican | 2019 | |||
| 45 | None (new district) | TBD |
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See also
References
- ^ Pender, Geoff (May 9, 2025). "Federal court approves Mississippi legislative redistricting. Special elections will proceed". Mississippi Today. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ "Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2025". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Milam, Ben (February 27, 2025). "Mississippi Senate passes redistricting resolution in line with federal order". SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Vance, Taylor (February 27, 2025). "Mississippi Senate passes redistricting that calls for 10 new elections". Associated Press. Mississippi Today. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "New Mississippi legislative maps head to court for approval despite DeSoto lawmakers' objections - Mississippi Today". March 5, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Court to rule on DeSoto County Senate districts with special elections looming - Mississippi Today". April 25, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Federal court approves Mississippi legislative redistricting. Special elections will proceed - Mississippi Today". May 9, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "DeSoto Sen. David Parker will not run in November special election - Mississippi Today". June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ McLaughlin, Grant (February 27, 2025). "MS Senate passes redistricting plan. See who will run in special elections and areas affected". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Corder, Frank (March 10, 2025). "Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Latino, Russ (November 27, 2024). "Jenifer Branning projected to unseat Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Mississippi State Senate 18 Special Election General". Decision Desk HQ. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Candidates line up for special Mississippi legislative elections. See who's running". Mississippi Today. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Hall says he will not run for state Senate". DeSoto County News. June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Parker to retire from Senate, candidates file for open seat". DeSoto County News. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "Democrats file for state Senate races". DeSoto County News. June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "MS Senate passes redistricting plan. See who will run in special elections and areas affected". Clarion Ledger. February 27, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Court-ordered special legislative elections: See who's running as of Friday". Magnolia Tribune. June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- ^ "DuPree to run for new State Senate District 45 seat". Magnolia Tribune. May 28, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.