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See who is running for redistricted seats in MS Legislature this year
Thirty candidates have submitted documents with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office to run in 14 court-ordered special legislative elections later this year. Of the 14 races, 10 appear to be contested, according to an MSOS document listing the candidates. A federal three-judge panel last year ordered the Legislature to redraw its House and Senate districts in three areas because some districts were found to dilute Black voting power. After the Legislature submitted a new map, the NAACP, which filed the lawsuit in 2022 that lead to the court order, challenged it. The panel later accepted an amended version of the map impacting the Desoto County area. Candidates had until Monday at 5 p.m. to complete and file paperwork to run. The state Democratic and Republican Parties have until Friday at the same time to verify those candidates with MSOS. Four of the 10 contested races will be decided via a primary that will take place on Aug. 5 because the candidates are all of the same party, and the rest will be decided after the Nov. 4 special election day. Here is a list of those running in the 14 legislative districts This district now encompasses Tate and Desoto counties. Jon Steverson- Republican Michael McLendon-Republican incumbent Chris Hannah-Democrat This district is now in Tunica and Desoto counties. SD 2's incumbent, Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, announced last week he will not be running in the special election. Kelly Lisa Andress-Democrat Theresa Gillespie Isom-Democrat Robert J. Walker-Democrat This district is now in Tunica and Walls counties. Kendall Prewitt- Republican Reginald Jackson- Incumbent Democrat Abe Hudson, Jr.-Democrat This district is now in Marshall and Desoto counties. Kevin Blackwell-Incumbent Republican Dianne Dodson Black- Democrat The district is now in Convington, Jasper and Jones counties. Juan Barnett- Incumbent Democrat The district is now in Convington, Lamar, Marion and Walthall counties. Joey Fillingane- Incumbent Republican The district is now in Forrest, Greene, Jones and Wayne counties Robin Robinson- Republican RJ Robinson- Republican Don Hartness- Republican This district is now in Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. Chris Johnson- Incumbent Republican Patrick Lott- Republican Shakita T. Taylor- Democrat The district is now in Forrest and Lamar counties Anna Rush- Republican Johnny L. DuPree- Democratic The district is now in Chickasaw, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties. Brady Davis- Democrat Ricky Thompson- Incumbent Democrat The district is now in Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe counties. Jon Lancaster- Incumbent Republican Justin Crosby- Democrat This district is now in Clay, Lowndes, Monroe and Oktibbeha counties. Karl Gibbs- Incumbent Democrat This district is now in Lowndes and Monroe counties. Dana McLean- Incumbent Republican The district is in Lowndes County. Kabir Karriem- Incumbent Democrat Pierre Beard- Democrat To find more information about voting data regarding the redrawn House and Senate districts, people can visit the Mississippi Automated Resource Information System website. Grant McLaughlin covers the Legislature and state government for the Clarion Ledger. He can be reached at gmclaughlin@ or 972-571-2335. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Who is running for redistricted seats in Mississippi Legislature
CBS News
06-05-2025
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- CBS News
School bond issues, some local elections on May 6 ballots in Michigan
Special elections in some communities today; house explosion under investigation; more top stories Special elections in some communities today; house explosion under investigation; more top stories Special elections in some communities today; house explosion under investigation; more top stories Voters in dozens of Michigan counties have special elections on the ballot today, May 6, mostly for school bond issues. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. where elections are taking place. That list, as provided by the Michigan Secretary of State, includes: Lenawee County : Morenci Area Schools, Whiteford Agricultural Schools. : Morenci Area Schools, Whiteford Agricultural Schools. Livingston County : Dexter Community Schools, Webberville Community Schools. : Dexter Community Schools, Webberville Community Schools. Macomb County : Mt. Clemens Community School. Voters in Precinct 1 are asked to note that their voting site has been moved because of a building emergency from Turner Chapel Church to Mount Clemens City Hall. For more information, call the city clerk's office at 586-469-6800, ext. 309. : Mt. Clemens Community School. Voters in Precinct 1 are asked to note that their voting site has been moved because of a building emergency from Turner Chapel Church to Mount Clemens City Hall. For more information, call the city clerk's office at 586-469-6800, ext. 309. Monroe County : Mason Consolidated Schools, Summerfield Schools, Whiteford Agricultural Schools. : Mason Consolidated Schools, Summerfield Schools, Whiteford Agricultural Schools. Oakland County : Clawson City, Ferndale City, Ferndale Public, Grand Blanc Community Schools, Lamphere Schools. : Clawson City, Ferndale City, Ferndale Public, Grand Blanc Community Schools, Lamphere Schools. St. Clair County : Algonac Community School District, Kenockee Township, Yale Public Schools. : Algonac Community School District, Kenockee Township, Yale Public Schools. Washtenaw County : Dexter Community Schools, Pittsfield Charter Township. : Dexter Community Schools, Pittsfield Charter Township. Wayne County: Redford Union School District, Southgate Schools, Wyandotte city. Voters can check their registration, get registration instructions, polling location and other voting details online at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
