Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections to replace two members of the Mississippi House of Representatives who died in 2024.
On Friday, the governor’s office set special election dates for House districts 23 and 82. Reeves also set four other special elections in three Chancery court districts and one Circuit court district.
In House District 23, former Rep. Andy Stepp, R-Pontotoc, passed away on Dec. 5, 2024. He was a first-year lawmaker and a proponent to change laws surrounding pharmacy benefit managers.
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Stepp’s seat will have a special election on March 25, and those wishing to run for his seat need to qualify by Feb. 3.
In House District 82, Rep. Charles Young Jr., D-Meridian, also passed in December. He was remembered as an advocate for changing the state flag in 2020, which previously featured a Confederate battle flag emblem.
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Young’s district will also have its special election on March 25 and those wanting to run will also need to qualify by Feb. 3.
To see other special elections this year, visit the governor’s office website.
Grant McLaughlin covers the Legislature and state government for the Clarion Ledger. He can be reached at gmclaughlin@gannett.com or 972-571-2335.
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