Special Election

There are two special elections in our area today.

There are two special elections in our area today.

There are no party affiliations for special elections.

One race is to fill the seat of former district 15 state senator gary jackson of french camp.

There are four people in this race.

That district covers portions of montgomery, webster, choctaw, and oktibbeha counties.

The other special election is to fill the seat of district 37 representative gary chism in the state house of representatives.

There are three people on the ballot in this contest.

District 37 covers portions of oktibbeha, clay, and lowndes counties.

The senate and house districts cover only portions of the counties we mentioned.

Not everyone in the counties will vote in these special elections.

Polls are open until seven and will bring you the latest coverage tonight on wcbi news.