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Mississippi Primary Election

More than 1,552 positions are up for election ranging from state positions including Mississippi Governor to county offices like Lowndes County Justice Court Judge - District 1.

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Here are the candidates running for open positions in the Mississippi Primary Election on .

Governor

The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.

Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest ranking official of the state executive office. The Lieutenant Governor is the first successor to the Governor and the presiding officer of the State Senate, only voting to break a tie.

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is the chief clerk of the state responsible for maintaining state records.

State Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer of the state.

State Auditor

The State Auditor is the chief accountant for the state. Auditors check the financial records of a state and make certain its accounts are being managed correctly.

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state that tracks state budgets, manages investments, and receives and deposits money for the state.

State Insurance Commissioner

The State Insurance Commissioner is the chief executive of the Department of Insurance and is responsible for maintaining fair insurance rates, preventing unfair practices by insurers, and regulating claims handling.

State Agriculture and Industries Commissioner

The Agriculture and Industries Commissioner is the head of a state's agriculture department. The Agriculture and Industries Commissioner is responsible for ensuring that all laws related to agriculture, farm products, and horticulture are enforced. They oversee and promote agribusiness and resources.

State Transportation Board

The State Transportation Board is responsible for establishing a complete system of state highway routes, awarding construction contracts, monitoring the status of construction projects, and issuing revenue bonds for transportation financing.

State Utilities Board//Public Services Board//Public Regulation Board//Railroad(TX) Board

State Utility or Public Service Boards are responsible for regulating the rates and services of electric, natural gas and/or water utilities.

State Senator

State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

State Representative

State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

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