Mississippi voters will head to the polls Tuesday, March 10, for the state’s primary elections, and voters in Leake and Neshoba Counties will cast ballots in key federal races, including U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
While both counties will vote in the U.S. Senate primary, congressional races will differ based on district boundaries.
Leake County is located in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District, while Neshoba County falls within Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District.
U.S. Senate Race
Voters in both counties will select party nominees for one of Mississippi’s seats in the United States Senate.
In the Republican primary, incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking reelection and is being challenged by Sarah Adlakha, a physician.
On the Democratic primary ballot, voters will choose among Scott Colom, Albert R. Little, and Priscilla W. Till.
Winners of each party’s primary will advance to the November general election.
U.S. House – District 2 (Leake County)
Leake County voters will participate in the Democratic and Republican primaries for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
In the Democratic primary, longtime incumbent Bennie G. Thompson is facing two challengers: Evan Littleton Turnage and Pertis Herman Williams III.
On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between Ron Eller and Kevin Wilson.
U.S. House – District 3 (Neshoba County)
Neshoba County voters will cast ballots in the primaries for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District.
In the Republican primary, incumbent Michael Guest is challenged by Catherine Constance and Shawn Parker.
On the Democratic ballot, voters will choose between Jerone Michael Frazier and Shuwaski Young.
Voting Information
Polls will be open Tuesday, March 10, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Absentee voting is available through local circuit clerk offices. The final day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, March 7.
If no candidate receives a majority of the vote in any race, a runoff election will be held April 7.
Voters are encouraged to verify their polling locations and registration status through the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.
