We’re watching a special election taking place in Senate District 36, a seat previously held by now Chancery Court Judge Vincent Davis.

Though all special elections are non-partisan in Mississippi, we’re excited about several of the candidates. We feel strongly that the winner will be a good Democratic Senator for that area for years to come.

The complete list of candidates are:

• Albert Butler, Port Gibson
• Jerry L. Cain, Sr., Fayette
• Elvis E. Colenberg, Fayette
• Kenneth H. Ramsey, Hazlehurst
• Jimmy D. Strong, Utica
• Ken Dale Sullivan, Wesson
• Jazma Wheeler, Crystal Springs

The district covers parts of Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds and Jefferson counties. If a runoff is needed, it will take place on Tuesday, March 9.