A new state senator for Mississippi’s District 26 will be selected in the Dec. 2 runoff between Kamesha Mumford and Letitia Johnson.

Mississippi Senate District 26 became vacant after John Horhn resigned to become mayor of Jackson. The winner will serve the remainder of his term.

Mississippi’s Runoff Election Day will be held on December 2, 2025. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is

NOW, AS ONE OF THEM GETS CLOSER TO WINNING A SEAT IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE. THIS SPECIAL CAMPAIGN TURNING NEGATIVE WITH CAMPAIGN ADS ATTACKING EACH OTHER AS VOTERS GET READY TO HEAD BACK TO THE POLLS TO PICK A WINNER IN THE STATE SENATE DISTRICT 26 RUNOFF RACE.

Both candidates highlighted economic security, education, and public safety as key issues for the district. Two candidates will face off in the Dec. 2 runoff election for Mississippi Senate District 26, a seat left vacant after Sen. John Horhn became Jackson's mayor in July.

Mississippians are being reminded of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the December 2 Runoff Elections. To check for a runoff election in your area on