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MS HB1238
MS HB1238Candidates; authorize political party executive committee to disqualify a candidate not meeting the committee's qualifications.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill allows a political party's executive committee to disqualify a candidate if they do not meet the party's specific qualifications, in addition to existing state and constitutional requirements. If a candidate is disqualified solely for not meeting the party's criteria, their name will automatically be placed on the ballot as an independent candidate, meaning they will run without party affiliation. The bill also mandates that the ballot must clearly list the names of these candidates who are automatically running as independents due to party disqualification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1238.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1238IN.htm |
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