State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III announces run for congress
A Gulfport lawmaker is apparently throwing his hat in the ring for next year’s race in Mississippi’s fourth congressional district. In a Facebook post on Monday, District…
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Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich wins re-election
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor Andrew 'FoFo' Gilich had two challengers on the ballot Tuesday. Mayor Gilich faced off against Independent Andy Linville and Libertarian Farren Santibanez. Gilich has cruised to re-election, taking 80 percent of the vote over his…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more on the Gulfport’s mayoral race
The big race everyone is looking at on this Election Day is Gulfport’s mayoral race. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
Two incumbents defeated in runoff elections in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Big news in the two runoff elections in Harrison County tonight as two incumbents go down in defeat. Longtime incumbent Gulfport Ward 1 councilmember Truck Casey is defeated by Democratic primary challenger Kendal Buckner. Buckner will be…
2025 Municipal Primary Election Results
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-The polls have closed in the 2025 Municipal Primary Elections. Residents headed to the polls on Tuesday across the Coast to cast their vote. The unofficial results for the municipal primary elections are below: Bay St. Louis Mayor:…
Long Beach mayoral election results are in
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes are in for the City of Long Beach mayoral primary. The unofficial results are in and with all wards reporting, Tim Pierce earned 2,362 votes or 80 percent. Glen Powell earned 536 votes or 18…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter previews Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Primary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s Election Night across South Mississippi and the polls are open until 7 p.m. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is at the polls in…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel previews Ocean Springs Mayoral Race
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters have been hitting the polls across South Mississippi today as primary municipal elections kicked off earlier this morning. WXXV News 25’s…
City of Lucedale to hold special election to vote on liquor sales
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Lucedale will be holding a special election next month. The question on the ballot will ask city voters whether…
Pascagoula mayoral and Councilman Ward 3 Candidate forum ahead of primary election
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Over in Pascagoula, the mayoral and councilman ward 3 candidate…
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Deadlines for the Municipal Primary Election
JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. In-Person Absentee Voting Municipal Clerk's Offices will be open this Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the…
Voters head out for Ocean Springs School District Bond Election
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is the day for the Ocean Springs School District Bond Election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close tonight at 7…
Election information for City of Moss Point
An important voting precinct update for residents in the City of Moss Point. The voting location for all city wards is Pelican Landing on Highway 613. The change in location will…
Absentee voting open for Gulfport's Ward 5 Special Election
The special election for Ward 5 in Gulfport is coming up fast. Election day is next Tuesday, February 18th, but voters in the ward have a…
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to…
Hugh Keating announces campaign for Gulfport Mayor
Hugh Keating, a well-known attorney along the Gulf Coast, has officially announced his candidacy for Gulfport mayor. Speaking in front of Gulfport City Hall, Keating addressed a crowd of supporters and…
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline for 2024 General Election Runoffs
JACKSON, Miss. – Saturday, November 23, 2024, is the deadline for in-person absentee voting for the General Election Runoffs. Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon. General Election Runoff Day will be held Tuesday, November 26,…
Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. This comes following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. https://twitter.com/mattgaetz/status/1859649045553402285
Here are the people President-Elect Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here’s a look at whom he has selected so far. Pete…
St. Pe, Schloegel to face off in runoff for State Court of Appeals District 5 seat on November 26th
An update on the state of the race for Court of Appeals District 5, Position 2. This race is heading to a November 26th runoff and it appears that Amy St. Pe will face Judge Jennifer Schloegel for a seat…
Harris has called Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race
By Monica Alba, Yamiche Alcindor and Rebecca Shabad Vice President Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide. Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president…
Discussing the 2024 election cycle
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan are in studio to give us more insight on the national picture tonight.
WXXV's Marco Bitonel and Elizabeth Keen discuss the 2024 General Election
Our team of reporters at WXXV News 25 have been busy all day talking to voters and keeping an eye on voting precincts on the…
WXXV Marco Bitonel and Elizabeth Keen discuss voter turnout in South Mississippi
Our team of reporters at WXXV News 25 have been busy all day talking to voters and keeping an eye on voting precincts on…