Elections

Runoff to decide Petal alderman-at-large

Petal voters went to the polls Tuesday elect a new alderman-at-large.

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Low turnouts for primary elections Tuesday, hopes for more voters come November

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Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states

Palazzo wins Republican primary in congressional race

A familiar face will continue to serve as Mississippi’s representative for the 4th Congressional District.

Published March 10, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Guest, Benford to face off in Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District

The race for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District is shaping up for November.

Published March 10, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Espy wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate; will face Hyde-Smith in November

Mississippi’s general election will be held on Nov. 3, 2020.

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Published March 10, 2020 at 8:23 PM

Run-off for Richton alderman happening Tuesday

The winner of that election will fill the seat of out-going Alderman Larry Wilson, who was elected Circuit Clerk back in November.

Published March 10, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Mississippi Primaries: Here’s what you need to know

Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m.

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Published March 10, 2020 at 6:23 AM

Voters weigh in on what’s motivating them for the Mississippi primary elections

Campaign ads, endorsements and candidate visits have all picked up in the last week.

Courtney Ann Jackson

Published March 9, 2020 at 7:19 PM

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Mississippi prepares for Tuesday’s primary election

Rep. Palazzo comments on presidential politics

Petal Chamber hosts candidate forum for alderman-at-large election

African-American voter symposium held in Hattiesburg

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While the presidential primary will be talked about on a national stage, there are still important races here in the Magnolia State.

Jeffrey Morgan

Published March 9, 2020 at 6:26 PM

President Trump endorses Rep. Palazzo on Twitter

On the eve of Mississippi’s primary election, President Donald Trump tweeted praise for Congressman Steven Palazzo.

WLOX Staff

Published March 9, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Palazzo: Trump will win re-election because he keeps promises

Mississippi Senate Democrats have announced who they’ll support in the presidential race.

Charles Herrington

Published March 7, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Petal voters heard from most of the candidates running in a special election for alderman-at-large Thursday night.

Charles Herrington

Published March 5, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Grace Amos will be the new representative for Laurel’s Ward 6 on the city council.

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Published March 3, 2020 at 8:48 PM

Dozens of Forrest County residents gathered Saturday for a conference on mobilizing and energizing voters for the 2020 elections.

Charles Herrington

Published February 22, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Runoff will decide special election for Richton alderman at-large

A runoff will determine the winner of the Tuesday special election for alderman at-large in Richton.

Eddie Robertson

February 18 February 18

Laurel Ward 6 City Council election will end in run-off

Grace Amos and Ira Martin will be the candidates in the run-off election for the position on March 3.

Renaldo Hopkins

February 12 February 12

Laurel to hold special election for Ward 6 council position

The city of Laurel will hold a special election on Feb. 11 to fill the vacant Ward 6 City Council position.

Jeffrey Morgan

January 28 January 28

Miss. Board of Health expresses ‘strong opposition’ to medical marijuana ballot initiative

Mississippians will still be allowed to vote for or against the amendment in November of 2020.

Josh Carter

January 8 January 8

Newly elected Forrest County officials take oath of office

History was made Monday as the first woman was sworn in as a Forrest County Board of Supervisor. Also, new faces replaced some roles in county leadership.

Leon Purvis

Published January 6, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Lamar County swears in newly elected public officials

A swearing in ceremony was held Monday morning for the newly elected officials, followed by the county's first Board of Supervisors meeting of the new year.

Carly Blake

Published January 6, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Newly elected officials take office in Jones County

Newly elected Jones County officials got to work on Monday with their first board meeting of the new year.

Jeffrey Morgan

Published January 6, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Covington Co. elected officials sworn into office

A swearing-in ceremony for Covington County officials was held Thursday morning in Collins.

Charles Herrington

Published January 2, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Roger Wicker reacts to impeachment hearings.

Leon Purvis

Published December 8, 2019 at 10:57 PM

Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg makes campaign stop in Mississippi

A presidential candidate makes a campaign stop in Jackson.Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg was here for a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform.

Courtney Ann Jackson

Published December 3, 2019 at 9:18 PM

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