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Hall was unchallenged by the Democrats in the November 2023 House general election.

Parker to retire from Senate, candidates file for open seat

The senator said he will continue to function actively in the office through the special election and the official end of his term.

June 9 is the deadline for candidates to qualify for special primary election to be held on Aug. 5.

The move to table the reconsideration came on a voice vote in the House chambers in Jackson Friday morning.

Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff.

The measure passed out of Parker’s committee late last month and brought to Senate floor.

District boundaries will need to be redrawn to indicate more Black voter representation.

Hosemann announces study groups on issues.

The bill passed both houses of the Legislature and was signed in April by Gov. Tate Reeves.

Recap of weekly action in the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives.