Mississippi launches 2026 election qualifying period

Video above: 'News 5 Now' — Top Stories from Jan. 2, 2026 JACKSON, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi's 2026 election qualifying period officially began today, Secretary of State Michael Watson announced. Those wishing to run for the offices of Court of Appeals, Chancery Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, County Court Judge or Mississippi Levee Commission can [...]