MS SB2221

Abolishes partisan primary elections and replaces them with "preferential elections" open to all qualified voters regardless of party affiliation.

Establishes a two-stage election system: preferential elections held three weeks before general elections, with candidates receiving a majority advancing directly to the general ballot and top two vote-getters advancing if no majority is achieved.

Allows candidates to qualify without party affiliation and requires ballot names to be listed alphabetically with party designation (if any) shown in parentheses.

Sets candidate qualification fees ranging from $10-$300 depending on office, with filing 60 days before the general election.

Repeals numerous sections of Mississippi Code related to partisan primary elections, primary election dates, executive committee duties, and primary election contests.