Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate

Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate. Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate.

Key points

• Barnett served as the Mayor of Heidelberg from 2001-2016 before being elected to the Mississippi Senate.
• "Senator Barnett has faithfully served the constituents of District 34 since 2016, " Hosemann remarked.
• Governor, he appointed Barnett to lead the Senate Corrections Committee, a position the Heidelberg native has applied to assist improve the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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• State Senator Juan Barnett (D) submitted his resignation from the Mississippi Senate on Monday.

Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate. Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate. By: Frank Corder – September 1, 2026. State Senator Juan Barnett (D).

"Throughout his tenure, he has been a dedicated public servant and a respected member of the Mississippi Senate, particularly through his work on corrections matters, " Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann remarked of Barnett.

Notably, the announcement of Barnett's resignation was created by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R), the presiding officer in the Mississippi Senate.

"Senator Barnett has faithfully served the constituents of District 34 since 2016, " Hosemann remarked. "Throughout his tenure, he has been a dedicated public servant and a respected member of the Mississippi Senate, particularly through his work on corrections matters."

Hosemann thanked Senator Barnett for his years of service to the State of Mississippi and wished him a happy and well-deserved retirement.

In practice, the Senator has faced health challenges this year, missing much of the 2026 session after suffering a stroke in February.

Barnett served as the Mayor of Heidelberg from 2001-2016 before being elected to the Mississippi Senate. He worked as a digital technician with AT&T.

When Hosemann became Lt. Governor, he appointed Barnett to lead the Senate Corrections Committee, a position the Heidelberg native has applied to assist improve the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He was additionally instrumental is a variety of prison reforms during this tenure.

Barnett has additionally served as Vice Chair of the Senate Enrolled Bills Committee as well as a member of other Senate Committees to include Appropriations, County Affairs, Energy, Judiciary A, Judiciary B, Public Health and Welfare, and Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

In practice, a special election will be called by Governor Tate Reeves (R) in the near future. Voters in District 34, which encompasses parts of Forrest, Jasper and Jones counties, will elect a replacement for Barnett to serve the remainder of his term which ends in January 2028. Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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