Mississippi SC514 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a majority vote for state and county candidates to be elected.
Mississippi SC514 proposes an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, requiring candidates for state and county offices to secure a majority of the votes cast to be elected. If no candidate achieves a majority, a runoff election will be held. This amendment also ensures that electors are protected from arrest during elections, except in cases of treason, felony, or breach of peace. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 2026 election.
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