MS HB288

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

Requires candidates for election commissioner to be listed separately on ballots in alphabetical order with a clear "nonpartisan" designation and no reference to political party affiliation.

Removes language from Mississippi Code Section 23-15-213 requiring candidates to declare party affiliation in writing to the board of supervisors.

Amends Sections 23-15-367 and 23-15-511 to incorporate nonpartisan ballot provisions for election commissioner candidates consistent with other ballot formatting requirements.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.