MS SB2224

Abolishes partisan primary elections and replaces them with open "preferential elections" held three weeks before general elections, allowing all qualified electors to participate regardless of party affiliation.

Establishes that candidates receiving a majority in the preferential election advance alone to the general election; if no majority is achieved, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.

Requires candidates to qualify 60 days before the general election by paying filing fees ($1,000 for Governor, $500 for statewide offices, $250 for district/legislative offices, $100 for county offices, $10 for municipal offices).

Applies the new system to all elections except judicial offices and special elections, with municipal elections following the same procedures as state and county elections.

Repeals multiple sections of Mississippi Code relating to partisan primary elections, including provisions on primary dates, executive committee duties, and primary election contests.