Ian Baker running for Court of Appeals Judge for District 5, Position 2 speaks to WXXV
Aside from the presidential race and congressional races on the ballot, there are also some local races you’ll get to…
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Representative Mike Ezell discusses policy and priorities with WXXV
Representative Mike Ezell stopped by our studios this week to talk about his priorities if South Mississippi voters send him back to Washington for another two years.…
Political analysts discuss the 2024 election cycle with WXXV
With so much happening in the final days of this election season, it can be hard to follow exactly what’s happening in the home stretch. We’re joined…
Run down of Mississippi federal races on the 2024 ballot
While the presidential race is the top item on your ballot this year, there are other races you’ll see that are just as important when it…
Secretary of State Watson discusses voting in the Magnolia State with WXXV
Organizing and preparing for Election Day is a massive undertaking for officials in Mississippi and the other 49 states. WXXV News 25 spoke to…
Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot in two swing states
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Updated 3:53 PM CDT, October 29, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency appeal to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ballot in two battleground states. Kennedy wanted to get off the ballot…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi on Election Day
By ANNIE MA Updated 6:00 AM CDT, October 25, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Mississippi will cast their ballots on Nov. 5 in the race for the White House, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. In the presidential race, Democratic Vice…
WXXV Votes Election Preview October 31st
The November 5th general election is fast approaching and WXXV News 25’s got you covered as you prepare to cast your ballot. Tune in on October 31st at 9 p.m.…
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday, October 26th
The first day for in-person absentee voting begins this weekend. Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from 8 until noon on October 26th. The last day to vote absentee…
Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
By ALI SWENSON Updated 7:16 AM CDT, September 24, 2024 In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university staff can use their digital IDs to vote. In…
The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day
By STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Updated 9:34 AM CDT, September 3, 2024 LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president…
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1
By WILL WEISSERT and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Updated 6:17 AM CDT, August 20, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally…
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats’ ticket. The political transformation just months before the election…
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says
By WILL WEISSERT and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says she has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to officially be the party’s nominee for president. The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but the…
Biden and Trump agree on presidential debates on June 27 and in September
BY JOSH BOAK, ZEKE MILLER AND JILL COLVIN Updated 10:27 AM CDT, May 15, 2024 Share WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September — the first on June…
Congressman Mike Ezell speaks to WXXV about Primary Election
The 2024 4th Congressional District Primary has been called in favor of Incumbent Mike Ezell. The race was called with 45 percent of the votes counted. Congressman…
Boyanton concedes District 4 U.S. House Race
Candidate for U.S. House District 4 Carl Boyanton has just told WXXV TV in an interview that he concedes the race against Incumbent Congressman Mike Ezell. With 52 percent…
Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press Donald Trump will lead the GOP in a third consecutive presidential election after clinching the nomination Tuesday. With wins in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state, Trump surpassed the 1,215-delegate threshold needed to become the presumptive…
News 25 speaks to Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton on Election Day
Ahead of the polls closing tonight, News 25 caught up with Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton to discuss how he feels ahead of the election. To…
WXXV speaks to Congressman Mike Ezell on Election Day
WXXV reached out to Congressman Ezell before today's primary election results roll in. In a statement he said: "I'm proud of the work my team and I have done since last January, and I'm honored to be endorsed by leaders…
Conversations with Candidates: Democratic Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
We are less than 24 hours from polls opening for primary elections here in Mississippi. Today, we’re catching up with the Democratic Candidate for United States Senate, Ty…
Conversations with Congressional Candidate Mike Ezell
With just days to go until Mississippi’s primary elections, we continue reaching out to candidates that will be on the ballot. We caught up with first term Congressman Mike Ezell…
Meet and Greet with Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
The sole Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi makes a stop in Jackson County. Ty Pinkins will hold a meet and greet starting at…
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden
By WILL WEISSERT and STEVE KARNOWSKI Dean Phillips is ending his long-shot Democratic primary challenge of President Joe Biden after failing to win a primary contest. The Democratic congressman from Minnesota built his White House bid around calls for a…