Mississippi
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
This state page last updated: January 16, 2026
Governor
[ Tate Reeves (R)* - Term-Limited in 2027. ]
Tom Duff (R) - Venture Capitalist & State Higher Education Board Trustee
Lynn Fitch (R) - Attorney General & Ex-State Treasurer
Andy Gipson (R) - State Agriculture Commissioner, Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Delbert Hosemann (R) - Lt Governor, Ex-Secretary of State & Attorney
Shad White (R) - State Auditor, Attorney & Air Nationa Guard Officer
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2027.
Lieutenant Governor
[ Delbert Hosemann (R)* - Term-Limited in 2027. ]
Chris McDaniel (R) - Ex-State Sen., Attorney & Frequent Statewide Candidate
Michael Watson (R) - Secretary of State, Ex-State Sen & Attorney
Secretary of State
Michael Watson (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Joel Carter (R) - State Sen. & Real Estate Developer
Jeff Tate (R) - State Sen., Ex-Lauderdale County Commissioner & Businessman
Shuwaski Young (R) - Political Organizer, National Guard Veteran, Ex-Democrat & '22 US Rep Candidate
Attorney General
State Auditor
[ Shad White (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2027. ]
State Treasurer
STATE AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE COMMISSIONER
[ Andy Gipson (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2027. ]
STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
STATE LEGISLATURE
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Sarah Adlakha (R) - Physician, Author & Ex-Paramedic
Scott Colom (D) - Lowndes County District Attorney & Ex-Municipal Court Judge
Albert Littell (D) - Retired Truck Driver & USMC Veteran
Priscilla W. Till (D) - Teacher & Community Activist
Ty Pinkins (I) - Attorney, Retired Army NCO, '24 Dem Nominee & '23 Sec of State Dem Nominee
SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Roger Wicker (R)* - (Campaign Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
Trent Kelly (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Kelvin Buck (D) - Ex-State Rep., Ex-Holly Springs Mayor & Broadcasting Executive
Cliff Johnson (D) - Attorney & Law Professor
District 2
Bennie Thompson (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Evan Turnage (D) - Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide
Pertis Williams (D) - Logistics Professional
Ron Eller (R) - Physician Assistant, Army Veteran & '22/'24 Candidate
Kevin Wilson (R) - Adams County Supervisor & Oil Company Owner
Bennie Foster (I) - Mentorship Coach
District 3
Michael Guest (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Michael Chiaradio (D) - Farmer, Investor & Ex-Minor League Baseball Player
Erik Kiehle (L) - Property Manager
District 4
Mike Ezell (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Sawyer Walters (R) - National Guard Officer & Ex-Congressional Aide
Paul Blackman (D) - Veteran
D. Ryan Grover (D) - Business Consultant, Graphic Designer & '23 Lt Gov Nominee
Jeffrey Hulum (D) - State Rep. & Retired Army NCO
Carl Boyanton (I) - Produce Store Owner, Ex-Republican & Frequent Candidate
Political Parties
Constitution Party of Mississippi (C)
Mississippi Democratic
Party (D)
Green Party of Mississippi (G)
Libertarian Party of Mississippi (L)
Mississippi Reform Party (REF)
Mississippi Republican Party (R)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI) )
State Election Office
State News Sources
Biloxi
Sun Herald
Booneville Democrat
Clarksdale Press-Register
Columbus Commercial Dispatch
Daily Corinthian
Daily Mississippian (University of Mississippi)
Delta Business
Journal
Greenville Delta Daily Democrat
Greenwood Commonwealth
Hattiesburg American
Holly Springs South Reporter
Jackson Advocate (African-American)
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Jackson Free Press (Alternative)
Laurel Leader-Call
Madison County Journal
Magnolia Report (Politics)
Magnolia Tribune (Politics)
Meridian Star
Mississippi Business Journal
Mississippi Free Press
Mississippi Link (African-American)
Mississippi Today
Natchez Democrat
Neshoba Democrat
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
La Noticia MS (Spanish)
Picayune Item
Southwest Times-Record
Tate Record
Vicksburg Post
Winona Times
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
(PBS / NPR)
WLOX TV-13 (ABC / CBS - Biloxi)
WXXV TV-25 (FOX / NBC - Biloxi)
WCBI TV-4 (CBS - Columbus)
Delta News TV (ABC / CBS / FOX / NBC - Greenwood / Greenville)
WLBT TV-3 (NBC - Jackson)
WJTV TV-12 (CBS - Jackson)
WAPT TV-16 (ABC - Jackson)
WDBD TV-40 (FOX - Jackson)
WTOK TV-11 (ABC - Meridian)