2025 Southaven mayoral election

June 3, 2025 (2025-06-03)


Candidate	Darren Musselwhite
Party	Republican

Incumbent Mayor

Darren Musselwhite
Republican

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The 2025 mayoral election in Southaven, Mississippi took place on June 3, 2025, alongside other Southaven municipal races. Incumbent mayor Darren Musselwhite is eligible for re-election to a fourth four-year term. Primary elections will take place on April 1. A run-off will take place on April 22 if neither candidate wins.^[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Qualified

Tommy Henley, small business owner^[2]
Darren Musselwhite, incumbent mayor (2013–present)^[1]^[3]^[4]

Results

Republican primary results^[5]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Darren Musselwhite (incumbent)	1,446	76.00
	Republican	Tommy Henley	460	24.00
Total votes			1,906	100.00

Democratic primary

Candidates

There are no candidates for the Democratic Party this year.^[2]

General election

Results

2025 Southaven mayoral election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Darren Musselwhite (incumbent)	Unopposed
Total votes

References

^ ^a ^b Randall, Mark (January 8, 2025). "Musselwhite announces run for fourth term as mayor". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
^ ^a ^b Wilt, Jacob. "Elections 2025: Who's running in Horn Lake, Southaven, Olive Branch and Hernando?". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
^ "Musselwhite declares for reelection as Southaven mayor | DeSoto County News". Desoto County News. January 8, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
^ Wicks, Myracle (January 8, 2025). "Southaven mayor announces re-election bid". Action News 5. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
^ "Election Results". www.commercialappeal.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.

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