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Field set for special elections to fill seats in Mississippi House of Representatives

By: Frank Corder - August 21, 2026

  • Voters will decide who will fill House District 77 and House District 70 seats in the Mississippi House after the deaths of State Representatives Price Wallace and Bo Brown this summer.

In June, Governor Tate Reeves (R) set two special elections for the Mississippi House of Representatives to fill the remainder of the terms left by the deaths of state representatives.

The special elections will fill House seats formerly held by the late State Rep. Price Wallace (R) and the late State Rep. William “Bo” Brown (D), both of whom died in less than a week from each other.

Qualifying for the non-partisan special elections ended on Thursday.

According to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office, four candidates qualified to fill Wallace’s term in House District 77 (Rankin and Simpson counties) while three candidates qualified to succeed Brown in House District 70 (Hinds County).

The four candidates listed for HD 77 are:

  • Christopher Dunn
  • Dianne Gaddis
  • Melissa Sullivan
  • Craig Williams

In HD 70, the three candidates running are:

  • Imelda Brown
  • Marcus Cheatham
  • James Lott III

The special elections for both House seats will be held on November 3, the same day as the state’s General Election. The winners will complete the four-term of Wallace and Brown which ends in January 2028.

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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
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