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This bill prohibits judges of Mississippi's circuit courts from allowing any political candidate to address the public during court terms, which are the scheduled periods when the court is in session. It amends existing law, specifically Section 23-15-973 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, to remove a previous requirement that judges *must* provide such opportunities for judicial candidates, such as those running for Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, circuit court, chancellor, or justice court judge. The bill also reinforces that it is unlawful for these judicial candidates to associate with other political candidates, factions, or parties during election campaigns, and for candidates for other offices to interfere with judicial candidate nominations, with violations potentially leading to forfeiture of nomination or voided election. This change aims to further distance judicial offices from political affiliations and ensure impartiality.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2386.xml