Some Mississippians around the state will have the chance to participate in at least three special elections to fill vacancies in the state Legislature — and there could be more in the future. Rep. Charles Young,

On Friday, the governor's office set special election dates for House districts 23 and 82. Reeves also set four other special elections in three Chancery court districts and one Circuit court district.

It might feel like Mississippi holds elections just about every year, and 2025 is no different. Here's when DeSoto residents will vote next.

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Qualifying has officially begun for municipal elections in Mississippi. Candidates for city offices around the state could begin filing their paperwork on January 2. Those who want to run have until 5 p.m. on January 31 to qualify.

Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives which include House District 23 (Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, Webster Counties) and House District 82 (Lauderdale County). That election is set for March 25, 2025. Qualifying deadline is February 3, 2025.

The Secretary of State’s Office is sharing some important dates for elections in 2025. Mississippi’s municipal elections will be taking place in the coming year. Here are the dates you need to remember heading into 2025.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves set special elections across the state, including three in our area. The first will be a special election for state House District 23. This district covers Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, and Webster Counties. The election will be on March 25.

Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) has set six special elections. Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives, three are for trial courts, and one is for district attorney.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and all seven members of the Jackson City Council will be up for reelection in 2025.

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Candidates can start next Thursday filing to run for most municipal offices across the area. Most cities and towns in North Mississippi will hold those elections in 2025 with Aberdeen, Corinth and Grenada being the exception locally. The window for qualifying will run from January 2 until January 31 at 5 p.m.

Billionaire Thomas Duff, as he considers a run for Mississippi governor in 2027, has formed a political action committee to help elect Republicans to city and legislative offices this year, likely to increase his influence as a political powerbroker.

Last Thursday, January 2, 2025, was the first day candidates could qualify for the 2025 municipal elections in Mississippi.