elections
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
BY JOHN RABY Updated 1:50 PM CST, November 9, 2023 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the…
Election Day in Mississippi
Election Day is here in the Magnolia State. Polls have been open for hours now as voters locally and in every corner of the state make their voices heard. Polls close at…
Last day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, November 4th
A general election reminder, the last day for in-person absentee voting is tomorrow. County Circuit Clerk Offices across the state will be open from 8 a.m.…
In-person absentee voting on Saturday
A reminder if you’re planning to vote absentee for the upcoming November 7th general election, circuit clerk offices will be open 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday for in-person absentee voting.…
Watson addresses Gulf Coast Business Council about importance of free, fair elections
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was on the Coast this morning to talk about the importance of free and fair elections. Watson, who…
Cowman, Koenenn headed to runoff for Hancock Chancery Clerk
Tiffany Cowman and Kodie Koenenn will head to a runoff in three weeks to decide who will face Henry Ward in the November general election. Four Republican candidates squared off today in the primary. Cowman picked up 41% with 4,244…
In-person absentee voting ends Saturday
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to cast an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. Circuit Clerk offices here in South Mississippi and across the state will be…
Gulf Coast Business Council PAC Board endorses Harrison County District 1 Supervisor Beverly Martin
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council’s PAC Board has voted to endorse Harrison County District 1 Supervisor Beverly Martin. In a letter to Martin, the board states: “We recognize your leadership on the board to promote economic development and ensure…
Hancock County residents get to know candidates at meet and greet
Hancock County residents had a chance to get up close and personal with candidates running for local office. American Legion Post 77 in Waveland hosted…
Gov. Reeves bans ballot harvesting across the state
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he signed Senate Bill 2358 which officially bans ballot harvesting in Mississippi. Governor Reeves says this signing is in response to Mississippians…
Candidates who qualified to run in 2023 elections
Wednesday was the deadline to qualify for the 2023 elections in state and county races. Below are candidates who qualified for county races. The Secretary of State has the list of candidates who qualified for state races here. HARRISON COUNTY…
State Senator Chris McDaniel announces run for Mississippi Lt. Governor
Incumbent Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann will face another primary challenger this year in his bid for a second term. Republican State Senator Chris McDaniel announced he’s…
Mississippi bill filings: Medicaid, initiatives, elections
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators had a light workload the first two weeks of their three-month session, but they are about to get busy debating proposals that could affect health care, voting rights and other…
Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor
Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent…
Candidate qualifying for state, county elections opens
Mississippi’s Secretary of State has opened qualifying for candidates who will run in the 2023 elections. Elections are for statewide offices, district offices, and county offices. The qualifying deadline…
Waveland elects new mayor in municipal elections
The city of Waveland will have a new mayor and two new aldermen following yesterday's municipal elections. Unofficial results show Jay Trapani is Waveland's next mayor after receiving nearly 80 percent of the…
Ezell captures District 4 congressional race
Republican Mike Ezell will succeed Steven Palazzo as the District 4 Representative for Mississippi in the U.S. Congress. The Associated Press called the election at 9:20 p.m. With 97% of the…
2022 Midterm Election Results
South Mississippi residents went to the polls today for the midterm elections. Other than the congressional race, most elections centered on judicial seats, which are nonpartisan, and school board seats. Here are the results: For U.S. House of Representatives 4th…
Voters turnout for 2022 midterm election
The polls are open until 7 p.m. for the 2022 midterm elections and voters are letting their voices be heard. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Pascagoula as voters cast…
Voters head to the polls for the midterm elections
Midterm voting is underway and voters in South Mississippi were out bright and early this morning ready to cast their ballots. People were lined up outside the…
Waveland community comes together to meet candidates for upcoming elections
Over the weekend, Waveland residents got the chance to meet and greet candidates for the upcoming mayoral and aldermen elections. The community ate breakfast with 20…
Sitting alderman announces candidacy for Waveland mayor
Waveland alderman Jeremy Burke has announced he is running for mayor. The Ward 1 representative sent his announcement out this morning, saying he will run on the Republican ticket. "After much thought, consideration and prayer, along with support and encouragement…
2 Mississippi congressmen heading to GOP primary runoffs
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two incumbent congressmen in Mississippi won party primaries Tuesday, and two are headed to June 28 runoffs. 1ST DISTRICT Republican Rep. Trent Kelly will face Democrat Dianne Black in the Nov. 8 general election in north Mississippi’s 1st…