MS HC47

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

Eliminates the requirement that candidates receive both a majority of popular votes and a majority of electoral votes (votes in House of Representatives districts) to be declared elected.

Establishes that if no candidate receives a majority of votes, a runoff election shall be held under procedures prescribed by the Legislature.

Repeals Sections 141, 142, and 143 of the Constitution, which previously allowed the House of Representatives to elect the Governor if no candidate met the majority requirements and imposed restrictions on House members' eligibility for appointments.

Directs submission of the proposed amendments to qualified electors at the November 2020 election, with all amendments voted on as a single measure.