South Mississippians to cast votes for U.S. Senator, 4th Congressional District Representative and Local Judges in upcoming November 3 election
By Toni Miles
Voters throughout Mississippi will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, to cast their ballots in the upcoming mid-term election.
Mississippi’s Statewide Ballot
Five Congressional positions, including one of Mississippi’s two U.S. Senate seats and all four of the state’s U.S. House seats, will be on the November 3 ballot. Voters will also decide a number of local judicial races, along with several special elections.
U.S. Senate Candidates, Statewide
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is running on the Republican ticket to try to keep her position as one of Mississippi’s two U.S. Senators. Democrat Scott Colom is running on the Democratic ticket for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat, and Ty Pinkins, a former Democrat, is running as an Independent candidate for the seat.
Republican Roger Wicker won a third Senate term in Mississippi’s 2024 elections.
Mississippi’s two U.S. Senators are selected in staggered election years, resulting in the race for just one of Mississippi’s two U.S. Senate seats being on the ballot this year.
The Candidates
Democrat Scott Colom is a Lowndes County-based district attorney for Mississippi’s 16th Judicial District who has pledged to “work with any party” if elected to the Senate. Topping Colom’s agenda and platform are pledged efforts to expand access to healthcare and to lower health care costs in the state while also supporting Mississippi’s farmers.
Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith’s bid for re-election includes a focus on agriculture and rural communities, border security, abortion restrictions, gun rights, tax cuts, and support for and from President Donald Trump.
Independent candidate for U.S. Senate Ty Pinkins is a former Democrat, but he is running as an independent in the November 3 election. His campaign focuses on independent politics, reducing the influence of money in government, housing, education, health care and economic development.
Mississippi’s Four U.S. Congressional House of Representatives Seats on the Ballot
All four of Mississippi’s U.S. House seats will have at least three candidates on the November 3 ballot. South Mississippi voters will decide who will represent Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District in U.S. Congress on election day. Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District covers the southeastern portion of the state, including part of the Pine Belt and all of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The Candidates
Incumbent Republican Representative Mike Ezell is seeking a second term representing Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. He is facing Democratic state lawmaker Jeffrey Hulum, III and Independent Candidate Carl Boyanton, a local produce farmer, in the November 3 election.
Judgeship and Special Elections
Voters across Mississippi will also see judicial races on their ballots, including contested races for the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Chancery Court, Circuit Court and County Court. The Secretary of State’s candidate’s list provides a rundown of candidates by race and district.
Race for Harrison County Chancery Judge, Place 4
A nonpartisan judicial election for Chancery Court Judge, Place 4, will be decided by local voters on November 3. This position is being vacated by current Judge Carter Bise, who is retiring. On the ballot are Haley Necaise Broom, Stephen J. Maggio and Frances “Fran” Yeatts.
Local Election Information and Races
With local races often decided by relatively small margins, voter turnout can play an especially significant role in municipal elections. A comparatively small number of votes can determine who will serve in local offices. The November 3 mid-term election is quickly approaching, with just over a month to go before voters head to the polls.
The local ballot will include the Harrison County School Board District 5 and Pass Christian Separate School District Trustee races. These races will only appear on the ballot for those who live in Harrison County School Board District 5 or the unincorporated area of Pass Christian School District.
