Some Mississippians around the state will have the chance to participate in at least three special elections to fill vacancies in the state Legislature — and there could be more in the future. Rep. Charles Young,

On Friday, the governor's office set special election dates for House districts 23 and 82. Reeves also set four other special elections in three Chancery court districts and one Circuit court district.

It might feel like Mississippi holds elections just about every year, and 2025 is no different. Here's when DeSoto residents will vote next.

Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives which include House District 23 (Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, Webster Counties) and House District 82 (Lauderdale County). That election is set for March 25, 2025. Qualifying deadline is February 3, 2025.

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Qualifying has officially begun for municipal elections in Mississippi. Candidates for city offices around the state could begin filing their paperwork on January 2. Those who want to run have until 5 p.m. on January 31 to qualify.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves set special elections across the state, including three in our area. The first will be a special election for state House District 23. This district covers Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, and Webster Counties. The election will be on March 25.

Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) has set six special elections. Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives, three are for trial courts, and one is for district attorney.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and all seven members of the Jackson City Council will be up for reelection in 2025.

Mississippi's Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections to replace two members of the Mississippi House of Representatives who died in 2024. On Friday, the governor's office set ...

Billionaire Thomas Duff, as he considers a run for Mississippi governor in 2027, has formed a political action committee to help elect Republicans to city and legislative offices this year, likely to increase his influence as a political powerbroker.

As the focus on career politicians became apparent in national elections last year, Mississippi has its fair share of long-serving political figures. From local government to federal office, some of Mississippi’s public servants have been in office longer than many Mississippians have been alive.

Ward 5 councilman Myles Sharp dated his resignation so his seat would be filled through an election rather than an appointment.