MS HB430

Amends Section 23-15-961 of Mississippi Code to clarify the sole procedure for challenging a candidate's qualifications in party primary elections.

Requires petitions to contest a candidate's qualifications be filed within 10 days after the qualifying deadline with the appropriate executive committee, which must rule within 10 days.

Establishes judicial review process allowing aggrieved parties to petition circuit court within 15 days, with a $300 cost bond, followed by potential appeal to Supreme Court within 3 days.

Clarifies that the procedure applies to challenges before and after nomination until the nominee assumes office, with election contests after assumption of office governed by Sections 23-15-921 and 23-15-927.

Makes technical corrections to gender-neutral language and clarifies that qualifications challenges are the exclusive method for disputing candidate eligibility prior to nomination.