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Changes for Biloxi voters

If you’re voting in Biloxi tomorrow, there are a few things city officials want residents to know. The new machines that will be used for the primary election Tuesday is the same software used during the presidential election. A video…

Jackson County voting expected to run smooth

Election commissioners are preparing for the election in Jackson County and plan to have technical support on hand for voters. Multiple precincts experienced technical issues throughout the November elections in Jackson County. It was the first time the county’s new…

2017 Primary Election Mayor Candidates

South Mississippi voters will make their way to the polls on Tuesday for the Municipal Primary Elections. Polls will be open from seven am to seven pm... News 25's Taylor Rubach gives us a preview of your cities candidates come…

Jackson County Republican Forum

Tonight in Gautier, voters from across Jackson County had a chance to hear from Republican candidates. The Jackson County Republican Executive Committee held a forum at MGCCC’s campus in Gautier where candidates discussed their platforms and values while addressing problems…

Bi-Partisan Candidate Forum

Democratic and republican committees have teamed up in Hancock County to inform voters. Tonight both committees are putting on a forum to present Bay St. Lous Municipal Election Candidates. From 6 to 9 at the Bay St. Louis Community Center,…

Meet the Democratic candidates in Jackson County

A local Democratic organization did its part to make sure Jackson County residents are ready for municipal elections this summer. The Democratic Women’s Federation of Jackson County invited voters to a meet and greet for Democratic candidates running for city offices.…

Moss Point Mayoral Forum

Tonight Moss Point residents had the chance to get better acquainted with ten of the 11 qualified candidates running for mayor. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s public forum at Magnolia Middle School to hear what qualities residents…

Bills To Change Election Laws Advance

Proposals to update some of Mississippi's Election Laws are advancing in the legislature. House Bill 373 would authorize online, first-time voter registration for people with a valid Mississippi Driver's License. House Bill 1054 would create a group to study a…

Early Voting Mississippi

A bill advancing at the Mississippi capitol would give voters easier and earlier access to the ballot. But, it is expected to face opposition. The house voted 113-8 on Wednesday to pass House Bill 228, which would allow no-excuses, in-person…

Update on Mississippi Voting

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says only a small percentage of Mississippi voters did not take photo identification to the polls for the presidential election. He said Monday that more than 1.2 million people voted in the state and 560…

Mississippi GOP Reacts to Trump Win

After months of an unpredictable and unique election season, Donald Trump was declared the 45th president of the United States. Among those celebrating a Trump win was Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us reaction from the…

Senator Cochran Congratulates Trump on Win

Mississippi U.S. Senator Thad Cochran released a statement on Trump’s win. The statement said, “I congratulate President-Elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Pence on being chosen to lead this great country. The people have voted for change and for leadership to deal…

Senator Wicker Reacts to a One-Party Rule

Trump will now have a Republican majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives which can boost his chances of enacting major items on his agenda. Today, News 25 caught up with Senator Roger Wicker who says he…

Republican Leader Comments on Trump Election

While Donald Trump celebrated his victory this morning in New York, Republicans here celebrated as well. Trump won Mississippi by 58 percent. Frank Genzer, chairman of the Republican Executive Committee for Harrison County, says he and fellow local Republican leaders…

Governor Bryant on Trump Win

After months of an unpredictable and unique election season, Donald Trump was declared the 45th president of the United States. Among those celebrating a Trump win was Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. The governor and state Republican leaders held an election…

Local Residents' Reaction on 2016 Presidential Election

News 25 spoke with locals in downtown Gulfport this morning to get their take on the presidential election. It was a mixed bag of emotions including happiness, worry, and some just relieved the long campaign season is over. Overall the…

Governor Bryant Releases Statement

Governor Phil Bryant releases this statement via his Facebook page this morning. "It appears Donald J. Trump has won the presidency. Our republic gives voters the power to decide elections. Hardworking patriots rose up on Election Day and reminded the…

2016 Election Results

Governor Phil Bryant is hosting an election night party in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Mississippi Republican Party Headquarters.

Secretary of State on Voter Turnout

Mississippians have paid attention to the presidential race and are turning out. Those were the words from Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann today. Hosemann gave a report on Election Day within the state. He tells News 25 there were two…

Voter Turnout at Local Polls

Polls in Harrison County are seeing record turnouts. News 25’s Kristen Durand is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.