MS HC30

Amend 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.

Eliminate the electoral vote system that previously awarded votes to candidates based on legislative district performance.

Establish a runoff election to be held three weeks after the general election between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes if no candidate receives a majority in the initial election.

Repeal Section 141, which allowed the House of Representatives to choose the Governor from the top two candidates if neither received majorities in both popular and electoral votes.

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