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Elections  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 30, 2025

Democrat mayoral candidate in Gulfport meets with AG over vote buying allegations

Sonya Williams Barnes called the accusations false and said she fully cooperated with investigators. Voters will decide between the Democrat nominee and Republican Hugh Keating on Tuesday.
Elections  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 28, 2025

Allegations of vote buying in Gulfport mayor’s race leads to AG investigation ahead of Tuesday’s election

Attorney General Lynn Fitch says her office "has reason to believe" the Democratic mayoral candidate "may have committed violations of state campaign finance laws."