Rep. Rodney Hall endorses Stevenson for State Senate
Saturday, Aug. 2 at 12 noon is the deadline day for in-person voting by absentee ballot ahead of the Aug. 5 primary election.
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Signs, signs, everywhere a sign
The Republican primary winner will be challenged by Democrat Chris Hanna in the November general election.
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McLendon endorsed by Mississippi Right to Life
McLendon is challenged by businessman Jon Stevenson for votes in the Aug. 5 primary.
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McLendon endorsed by NRA’s political action committee
The “A” rating from the NRA-PVF reflects McLendon’s voting record.
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Stevenson announces GOP challenge in Senate District 1
Stevenson says he brings to the race a record of real-world business experience, community involvement, and a deep commitment to conservative principles.
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McLendon announces re-election bid
The general election winner will essentially be serving out two years of a four-year term and would need to run for re-election again in 2027.
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Special session reaction
Some reaction comes out on the results of the legislative special session.
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Judges rule in Senate districting issue
The initial litigation by the NAACP and activists challenged how the state Legislature drew its own districts as a result of the 2020 census.
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Election Commissioners offer new Senate districting map proposal
Senate District 2 becomes a minority-majority district. Senate District 11 remains a Black-majority district but lowers its Black voting population by about nine percent.
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Judges order DeSoto County Senate district maps be redrawn again
Tuesday’s ruling can be considered a win for state Sen. Michael McLendon in his fight against the Senate-passed plan.
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