Shad White Launches Mississippi Governor Bid
The state auditor announced his Republican candidacy for the 2027 gubernatorial election in a video posted on Facebook.
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Mississippi Election News
In Mississippi, election news means candidate announcements, polling, campaign finance disclosures and official results. Coverage here follows the legislative and executive races that shape the state.
Recent news
November 6, 2026
Lipscomb Launches Bid for Mississippi Secretary of StateWhitney Lipscomb, general counsel for the Republican Attorneys General Association, is seeking the Republican nomination for the statewide post in 2027.
November 5, 2026
Saltillo Mayor Eyes Northern District Commission SeatMayor Copey Grantham plans to run for Northern District Transportation Commissioner after Commissioner John Caldwell declined a third term.
November 5, 2026
Calvert Announces Bid for Mississippi Senate SeatState Representative Billy Adam Calvert is seeking to represent Senate District 33, which covers Lauderdale and Clarke counties.
November 5, 2026
Two Mississippi Judicial Races Head to December RunoffsUnofficial returns show no candidate reached a majority in two nonpartisan judicial races, with runoffs set for December 1.
November 5, 2026
Mississippi Senate Race Too Close to CallThe contest remained undecided on election night, with no winner projected in the state's U.S. Senate race.
November 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate Race Too Close to CallSecretary of State Michael Watson released an update on the 2026 Mississippi general election process as counties work toward certification.
November 4, 2026
Clinton Campaigns for Colom in TupeloFormer President Bill Clinton backed Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom in Tupelo, Mississippi, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
November 4, 2026
Ezell Wins Third Term in Mississippi's 4th DistrictRepublican Rep. Mike Ezell was declared the winner of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
November 3, 2026
Lauderdale County Voters Head to Polls in MidtermsMississippi voters cast ballots in the 2026 midterm elections on congressional, statewide and local races, with polls open until 7 p.m.
November 3, 2026
Mississippi Polling Places Shift at 138 LocationsMississippi Free Press counted 138 polling-place changes since the 2024 election, with some addresses still conflicting with state records.
More in Elections
Regular subjects here include candidate platform rollouts, voter access updates, campaign finance filings and the final tallies of ballots. It reaches from the state capital to the rural counties that anchor the political landscape. Election cycles in this state often turn on participation rates in specific population centers, creating a distinct rhythm to the results. Party primaries and runoff processes influence the legislative agenda more than general elections do.