Mississippi State University Announced Homecoming Results
Students in Starkville have elected their 2026 homecoming royalty and selected the official event T-shirt design.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Elections
Mississippi State University revealed the winners of its 2026 homecoming king and queen elections following a campus-wide vote. The university also announced the results for Mr. and Miss MSU alongside the winning student-designed homecoming T-shirt.
Why it matters
These election results determine the official representatives for the university homecoming festivities and reflect student participation in campus governance. The process highlights the integration of student voting and selection committees in shaping university traditions.
JJ Latham secured the homecoming king title with 3,407 votes, while Annie Long won homecoming queen with 994 votes. The winning homecoming T-shirt design by Jared Smiley received 1,416 votes.
The players
Abigail Spreen
She serves as the Student Association Vice President at Mississippi State University and is responsible for managing Senate appointments.
Mississippi State University
This public research university located in Starkville hosts student government elections and annual homecoming celebrations.
The details
Homecoming royalty were elected by the student body, while Jacob Moore and Madelyn Berry were selected as Mr. and Miss MSU through an application and interview process. Additionally, Student Association Vice President Abigail Spreen is tasked with filling vacant Senate seats via appointment.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: Homecoming and Senate election results were officially announced.
Political Context
Opposition to these results typically centers on disagreements regarding the interview-based selection process for Mr. and Miss MSU, which some student factions argue lacks the transparency of the general student body vote used for homecoming royalty. Critics advocate for a more direct electoral mandate for all representative positions to ensure broader student alignment.
The results define which students will serve as the public face of the university during upcoming homecoming events in Starkville. Residents and students should note that the appointment of vacant Senate seats by the Student Association leadership may affect future campus policy discussions.
The takeaway
Student body engagement in these elections remains a key indicator of campus political activity and organizational culture. Students interested in future leadership roles can prepare for upcoming appointment cycles by engaging directly with Student Association processes.
Further reading
For more information on the campus electoral process, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Reflector.
