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MS SB2630
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 23-15-193 to apply majority vote requirements to all candidates in state general elections, effective January 1, 2025
- Changes runoff election timing from three (3) weeks to four (4) weeks after the general election when no candidate receives a majority of votes
- Requires the candidate receiving a majority of votes in the runoff election to be elected, with tie-breaking procedures conducted before the Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court
- Applies to all state officers including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, state legislators, district attorneys, county clerks, sheriffs, and other elected officials
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
State general elections; require candidates to obtain majority of votes to secure office.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Elections1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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