Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

Few contested judicial races for. Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November.

Key points

• Mims was first elected to the Legislature in 2003 to represent Southwest Mississippi in portions of Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike counties.
• There are 57 Chancery races with 14 contested while there are 63 Circuit races with 11 contested.
• $23 million in fire rebate funds distributed to Mississippi's 82 counties, 294 municipalities.
• General Atomics confirmed second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon.
• Here is a rundown of the contested judicial races throughout Mississippi on the ballot this November 3.

Much has been created concerning Mississippi's federal midterm elections for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. When voters go to the polls on November 3, they will additionally be asked to elect judges in the Magnolia State's Chancery and Circuit Court districts as well as seats on the Court of Appeals, yet.

Plenty of of the judicial seats up for grabs feature a single candidate running unopposed in the non-partisan elections. This is not uncommon as judicial races do not typically draw a crowded field.

Of the five Court of Appeals elections, only one is contested, meaning there is more than one candidate on the ballot.

Here is a rundown of the contested judicial races throughout Mississippi on the ballot this November. District 1, Position 1. District 3, Place 1. District 4, Place 3. District 5, Place 3. District 7, Place 2. District 8, Place 4. District 9, Place 2. District 11, Place 2. District 11, Place 3. District 13, Place 2. District 16, Place 1. District 17, Place 2. District 17, Place 3. District 18, Place 1. District 20, Place 1. District 3, Place 2. District 14, Place 2. District 15, Place 2. District 19, Place 1.

District 19, Place 2. District 21, Place 1. District 21, Place 4. 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].

Elections Frank Corder September 14, 2026. State Rep. Mims won't seek 7th term.

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Taken together, the developments around few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.