Mississippi House Bill 1238: Candidates; authorize political party executive committee to disqualify a candidate not meeting the committee's qualifications.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-299 And 23-15-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Political Party Executive Committee To Disqualify A Candidate Due To The Candidate Not Meeting The Qualifications Established By That Political Party Executive Committee; To Require A Candidate Who Is Disqualified Due Solely To The Candidate Not Meeting The Political Party's Requirements To Automatically Be Placed On The Ballot As An Independent; To Amend Sections 23-15-359 And 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Ballot To Include The Name Of Each Candidate Automatically Running As An Independent Due Solely To The Candidate Not Meeting A Political Party's Requirements; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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