Sixth candidate jumps into Ward 4 race
A sixth candidate has qualified to run in the Aug. 20 special election for Ward 4 councilman.
Ward 4 race swells to five candidates
The special election field to fill the Ward 4 city council vacancy has swelled to five candidates.
Two throw in hat for Ward 4 race
The first two candidates have qualified for the Ward 4 city council vacancy.
Reeves has most campaign cash in Mississippi gov’s race
With party primaries less than a month away, second-term Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves still has more campaign cash than any candidate running for Mississippi governor.
Poll: Still some extra hurdles for LGBT candidates
A sizable number of U.S. voters say they’d have some hesitancy about supporting an LGBT candidate for president, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. In fact it’s an issue for many more than a candidate’s race or gender.
Governor candidates split on road funding, Medicaid
Mississippi gubernatorial candidates are divided over whether the state should expand Medicaid to the working poor and find additional ways to fund improvements for highways and bridges.
Buttigieg’s high college debt draws attention to the issue
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg knows firsthand the burden of six-figure student loan debt.
1 of 9 Democrats leaves Mississippi governor’s race, backs Hood
One of the nine Democrats running for Mississippi governor is withdrawing from the race and throwing his support to the candidate who has raised the most money in that primary.
3 GOP candidates for Mississippi governor agree to debate
The three Republican candidates for Mississippi governor have agreed to a televised debate two weeks before the primary.
Smith campaign has pile of cash despite being outraised by McLean
Candidates for Mississippi legislative offices had raised thousands of dollars by the end of the first reporting period Friday, when candidates were required to report contributions and disbursements to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.
Oktibbeha sheriff’s race nets $6K-plus in fundraising
Two candidates in the Oktibbeha County sheriff’s race have raised more than $6,600 in campaign funding, according to campaign financing reports submitted to the circuit clerk’s office by Friday’s filing deadline.
Sheriff’s race raises $23K-plus so far
More than $23,000 has been poured so far into the four-man race for Lowndes County sheriff, according to campaign finance reports submitted by Friday’s deadline.
Prosecutor candidates: Diversion, intervention should be focus for youth offenders
There may be three candidates for Lowndes County prosecutor, but there appeared to be one prevailing perspective on the job during Thursday’s Exchange Club luncheon at Lion Hills Center.
23 turn out for county candidate forum
More than 20 hopefuls running for elected positions in Lowndes County turned out for a public forum at Caledonia’s Anderson Grove Center Friday night.
Analysis: With residency rules, no carpetbaggers wanted
How long should someone live in Mississippi or a particular district, county, or city before they are eligible to run for office? Lawmakers say years, and they’re applying the requirements to more elective offices.
Smith, Younger draw opponents in legislative races
Qualifiers for state office elections are set, and several legislative districts will have contested races this year.
Four candidates make up final sheriff’s field
The final field of candidates for Lowndes County sheriff stands at four following Friday’s qualifying deadline for county races.
All five supervisor races competitive
Seven new candidates joined county races as the qualification period for 2019’s election came to a close on Friday.
Tax assessor, justice court races competitive
Longtime county tax assessor/collector Greg Andrews will have an opponent in this year’s election.
More challengers enter Oktibbeha supes races
Three new candidates have qualified to run for Oktibbeha County supervisor seats.
Clint McCain, Dennis “Denny” Daniels and Leonardo “Knot Knot” Thompson have entered the supervisor races for districts 1, 3 and 4, respectively.