MS HC10

Amends Section 140 of the Mississippi Constitution to require the Governor be elected by majority of popular votes cast in the general election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November.

Eliminates the electoral vote system and the requirement that a candidate receive both a majority of popular votes and a majority of electoral votes to be elected Governor.

Establishes a runoff election to be held three weeks after the general election if no candidate receives a majority of votes, with the two candidates receiving the highest vote totals competing in the runoff.

Repeals Section 141, which allowed the House of Representatives to choose the Governor from the two candidates with the highest popular votes if no candidate met the dual majority requirement.

Repeals Section 142, which prohibited House members from receiving appointments from a Governor elected by the House during his term.