Several races for mayor, council and board of alderman in South Mississippi cities have more than one candidate in the municipal primary.

On April 1, South Mississippians will head to the polls to vote in a primary election for mayors, city councilmen and aldermen across the Coast. The outcome of this election will determine who will represent each party in the June 3 general election.

Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) reminded Mississippians of upcoming election dates and deadlines. Qualifying Deadline The qualifying deadline for party primary and independent candidates for municipal offices is Friday,

The Republican candidate wants to bring back state’s old flag with Confederate battle emblem, says Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was ‘no good.’

Absentee ballot applications are now available in municipal clerks’ offices for the Municipal Primary Elections on April 1. Absentee ballots will be available starting February 18.

The qualifying deadline for 2025 municipal elections in South Mississippi has passed. Here is a list of each candidate that qualified. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more candidates are announced.

The last update was posted Jan. 24, and included 11 candidates for mayor, including State Sen. John Horhn. Incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said Thursday that he was getting his paperwork together and he plans to file before the deadline. Former Hinds County Supervisor David Archie has said that he has filed as a candidate for mayor.

Both state Senators say current Secretary of State Michael Watson has told them he will not be seeking the seat for a third term.

Election-related debates are slated to happen before Feb. 4 in the Mississippi Senate. Senate Elections Committee Chair Jeremy England, R-Vancleave, told the Clarion Ledger on Thursday he has filed several bills dealing with early voting, campaign finance ...

State Senator Bradford Blackmon's bill would make it "unlawful" for someone to ejaculate without "the intent to fertilize an embryo."

Over to the city of Quitman, three people have submitted qualifying papers for mayor: Steve Watkins, Chip Ledbetter, and Pete Holland.

Election-related debates are slated to happen before Feb. 4 in the Mississippi Senate. Senate Elections Committee Chair Jeremy England, R-Vancleave, told the Clarion Ledger on Thursday he has ...