Mississippi votes yes on statewide measure 2

Mississippi resident have voted yes on statewide measure 2. This amendment provides that to be elected governor or to any other statewide office, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes in the general election.

If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, then a runoff election shall be held as provided by general law.

The requirement of receiving the most votes in a majority of Mississippi House of Representative’s district is removed.

Associated Press reports that 77.55% of residents voted “yes.”