On Tuesday, December 2, voters in Senate District 24 and Senate District 26 will return to the polls to decide runoff elections. Voters in other districts that recently held elections can see those results on our website. Voters in Senate District 24 (portions of Leflore, Panola, and Tallahatchie counties) and Senate District 26 (portions of Hinds and […]
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Special elections for state legislative districts in several regions – DeSoto County, Northeast Mississippi, Jackson Metro, the Delta, and the Pine Belt. Polls open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Find your polling location and view a sample ballot here: https://myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/…/VOSearch.aspx Check candidates’ positions on sending public funds to private schools, raising teacher pay, and more: https://tpcref.org/voter-information/2025-special-election/ #msleg Election
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Tuesday, Senate Education Committee members heard from a variety of speakers, including a panel of local school district superintendents. All shared impressive information about the innovative programs and services being provided students in their districts, for which committee members expressed deep appreciation. Superintendents reminded the senators that it is Mississippi’s public school teachers who are responsible
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Next Tuesday, November 4, is an important day in 17 legislative districts in DeSoto County, Northeast Mississippi, the Jackson Metro, the Delta, and the Pine Belt. Six House districts and eleven Senate districts will hold special elections for state legislative seats, some because of forced redistricting and some due to vacancies, and it is critical
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The Senate Education Committee will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. to hear from a panel of school superintendents about successes and challenges in their school districts, as well as from representatives of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, WestEd, Magnolia Speech School, Canopy Children’s Solutions, and the Southern Regional Education Board. This is a continuation
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The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” met this afternoon and heard from: Barrett Donahoe, representing the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (Mississippi’s private school association) Chad Harrison and Tim Shramek, on behalf of the Mississippi High School Activities Association (oversees Mississippi middle and high school athletics and activities) Mary Werner, who serves on the Mississippi Board
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2026 Legislative Priorities An excellent early education experience for every child Expanded access to state-funded pre-k programs increase the early childhood education appropriation for FY2027 (ELCs and public pre-k) An excellent teacher in every classroom Teacher shortage – codify a plan to address Mississippi’s critical teacher shortage, which may include, but is not limited to:
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The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” will hold its third meeting on Thursday (October 23) at 2:00 p.m. in Room 113 of the Capitol. Here’s a question for committee members: Shouldn’t all schools that receive public funds operate under the same set of rules? It has been wonderful to see so many parents, teachers, community leaders, and others speaking out publicly in opposition
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Sometimes, the truth hurts. But the truth still is important, even when you aren’t getting your way. That’s especially so when it comes to the well-being of our children, our public schools, and our communities. Respectful, honest debate also is important. Last night, I attended a local meeting that Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted to
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Deadline approaching! New voters can register to vote by mail or in person; online voter registration is not offered in Mississippi. Register by mail: print official form here and mail to Circuit Clerk; must be postmarked on or before October 6. Register in person: County Circuit Clerk’s Office or Municipal Clerk’s Office. Already registered to
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