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Two House seats among special elections set by Governor Reeves

By: Frank Corder - January 3, 2025

Voting Rights Mississippi

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  • Voters will choose new representatives in House Districts 23 and 82.

Governor Tate Reeves has set six special elections to be held during 2025.

Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives in House Districts 23 and 82.

Freshman State Representative Andy Stepp (R) passed away at the age of 66 in early December. He was sworn in to serve in the House District 23 seat representing parts of Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, and Webster counties in January 2024.

Later the same month, State Rep. Charles Young, Jr. (D) died at the age of 62. He had represented House District 82 in Lauderdale County since 2012.

These special House elections will be held on March 25, with the qualifying deadline set for February 3.

Three other special elections for trial courts will be held on November 4, with the qualifying deadline also set for February 3.

These seats are for the Sixth Chancery District, Place 1 (Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Kemper, Neshoba, Winston Counties), Twelfth Chancery District, Place 1 (Clarke and Lauderdale Counties), and Twelfth Circuit District, Place 2 (Forrest and Perry Counties).

The other special election set by Governor Reeves is for the First Circuit Court District seat representing Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo counties. This election will be held on November 4, with the qualifying deadline set for September 5.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com