MS HB10

Makes the office of election commissioner a nonpartisan office, prohibiting candidates from campaigning or qualifying based on party affiliation.

Prohibits political parties and affiliated committees from fundraising, making contributions to, or publicly endorsing candidates for election commissioner; candidates cannot accept such contributions.

Requires election commissioner candidates to be listed alphabetically on ballots in a separate nonpartisan section with no reference to political party affiliation.

Amends Mississippi Code sections 23-15-213, 23-15-367, and 23-15-511 to conform ballot requirements and candidate qualification procedures to the nonpartisan office designation.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.