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MississippiHB 12026 Regular SessionHouse

Third Chancery Court District; revise number of chancellors.

Sponsored By: Kevin Horan (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

2026 filing deadlines for Place Three

The law sets deadlines for candidates for Chancellor Place Three who take office on or after January 1, 2027. If the act was approved by January 23, 2026, the filing deadline is February 2, 2026. If not, the filing deadline is May 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. All such candidates run in the November 2026 general election. Candidates must also meet the state’s judicial candidate qualification rules.

2027 chancery map and residency rules

Beginning January 1, 2027, the district covers Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha counties. The seats remain Place One, Place Two, and Place Three. Place One candidates must live in Tate, Panola, or Yalobusha. Place Two candidates must live in Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, or Tallahatchie. Place Three candidates may live in any of the seven district counties. This sets who can run and which counties the court serves starting in 2027.

Third Chancery seats and counties through 2026

Through December 31, 2026, the Third Chancery Court District covers DeSoto, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tate, and Yalobusha counties. The district has three separate seats: Place One, Place Two, and Place Three. Place One is chosen by DeSoto County voters. Places Two and Three are chosen by voters in Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tate, and Yalobusha. This sets who votes for each seat and where candidates must run until 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kevin Horan

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 1/8/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 116 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/17/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/9/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. DR - TSDP: JA To AP

    2/17/2026Senate

  8. Referred To Judiciary, Division A;Appropriations

    2/13/2026Senate

  9. Transmitted To Senate

    1/9/2026House

  10. Passed As Amended

    1/8/2026House

  11. Amended

    1/8/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/6/2026House

  13. Referred To Judiciary B

    1/6/2026House

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