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How to run for county supervisor, sheriff, clerk, justice court judge or the Legislature in Mississippi in 2027: qualifying and the campaign.
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Mississippi 2027 dates for county and legislative candidates: qualifying Jan 4 to 5 p.m. Feb 1, the Aug 3 primary, the Aug 31 runoff and Nov 2.
How to run for county supervisor or constable in Mississippi in 2027: the two-year district residency rule, the $100 fee, Feb 1 qualifying and Aug 3.
How to run for sheriff in Mississippi in 2027: qualifications, the two-year county residency rule, the $100 fee, qualifying by Feb 1 and the Aug 3 primary.
How to run for circuit clerk, chancery clerk, tax assessor, tax collector or coroner in Mississippi in 2027: who qualifies, the $100 fee and Feb 1.
A week-by-week plan for Mississippi county and legislative candidates, from qualifying Jan 4 to Feb 1 through the Aug 3, 2027 primary and Aug 31 runoff.
How to run for justice court judge in Mississippi in 2027: a nonpartisan race, the judicial statement of intent, the $100 fee, Feb 1 and Nov 2.
How to run for the Mississippi House or Senate in 2027: age and residency rules, the $250 fee, qualifying Jan 4 to Feb 1, and the 50-signature petition.
How independents reach Mississippi's Nov 2, 2027 ballot: 50 signatures countywide, 15 for a supervisors district, clerk certification and 5 p.m. Feb 1.
How a Mississippi county or legislative campaign texts voters in 2027: written consent, a committee and EIN, Campaign Verify timing and a registered number.
Start sending
Open an account, import your contact list, and write your first message. Before your first text can go out, the phone carriers review and approve the number you will send from. For a toll-free number, that review usually takes about three business days.
