🏛️ Structure of Mississippi State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Tate Reeves).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, and Commissioner of Insurance.
Legislative Branch
Mississippi Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (122 members) and the Senate (52 members).
Mississippi House of Representatives Website
Mississippi State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Mississippi Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and Chancery Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Mississippi Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Mississippi Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Mississippi
Public Education Funding and Teacher Retention
Healthcare Access, Including Rural Hospitals
Economic Development and Workforce Training
Infrastructure, Especially Roads and Bridges
Environmental Conservation and Flood Management
Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Mississippi: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
LWV Mississippi Website
One Voice Mississippi: Focused on social and economic equity.
Mississippi Center for Justice: Advocates for social justice and economic equity.
📰 Stay Informed
Clarion Ledger: Covers statewide politics and government.
Mississippi Today: Nonprofit newsroom focused on state and local issues.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB): Offers in-depth reporting on state government and major issues.
📚 Educational Resources
Mississippi Department of Archives and History: Provides access to historical and government records.
BallotPedia Mississippi: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Mississippi
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.