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Candidate Engagement:
Training & Resources

This page is designed to increase candidate engagement with the Mississippi Democratic Party and to foster inclusion, training, education and inspiration in helping to aid our Democratic Candidates in their efforts for elections. We offer a wide variety of training and resources that will facilitate candidates in their efforts during the democratic election process. 

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For more information please reach out to:

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Vice Chair Jodie Brown

(985) 612- 7139

jbrown@mississippidemocrats.org

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Sandra McCall

Campaign Committee Chair 

(601) 317-1141

sandramccall@comcast.net

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Municipal Candidate Campaign Finance Deadline

March 25th, April 15th, & May 27th

If you want to meet in person please contact the below on the dates beside their name (phone numbers below) 

June 2nd and 4th contact Executive Director Mikel Bolden 8:00am- 5:00pm 

June 5th- Contact Jackie Robinson 9:00am- 5:00pm 

June 6th- Contact Sandra McCall or Mike Biggs 9:00am- 5:00pm 

June 7th-8th - Contact  any person below 9:00am -12:00pm 

June 9th- Jackie Robinson, Mike Biggs, or Sandra McCall  before 4:00pm  

 

Seats For Qualification 

Who to contact? 

Senate District Changes:

  • Affected: SD 1, 2, 11, 19

  • SD 11

  • SD 34

  • New District: SD 45 (Hattiesburg)

House District Changes:

  • Affected: HD 16, 22, 36, 39, 41

  • HD 22: New District

  • HD 16

  • HD 36

  • HD 41

 

Executive Director, Mikel Bolden 601-467-6615

 

Election Committee Chair, Jackie Robinson 601-600-0905

 

Election Committee Member, Mike Biggs 769-990-6583

 

Campaign Committee Chair, Sandra McCall 601-317-1141

 

Voter Registration Chair, Ashley Floyd 601-329-9915

 

Office Phone Number  601-969-2913

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MAP & COURT DOCUMENTS: View the approved map and filings (May 7, 2025) 

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Candidate Filing Information (Democratic Party): Qualifying Period June 2 – June 9, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ONLY STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST MUST BE FILED IN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFYING.

 

  • Fee: $250.00 (check, money order, or cashier’s check) Payable to: Mississippi Democratic Party

  • Mail to:

    P.O. Box 1583

    Jackson, MS 39215

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  • (No early submissions can be accepted) The qualifying forms are attached to this email.

    ALL PETITIONERS WILL RECEIVE A STAMP COPY OF DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SOS.

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  • QUALIFYING CRITERIA: PETITIONER MUST HAVE 2 YEARS OF RESIDENCY IN THE AREA APPLYING FOR. IF THE LINE MOVED ACROSS ALREADY EXISTING RESIDENCY THEY CAN QUALIFY, IF THE LINE IS MOVED AND THE PETITIONER MOVED ACROSS LINES THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO QUALIFY, AS THEY HAVE TO HAVE HAD RESIDENCY IN THE DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT OF 2 YEARS. 

 

 

Key Dates:

 

  • May 12 – Deadline to share maps with local officials

  • June 2 – Qualifying begins

  • June 9 – Qualifying deadline

  • June 13 – Party submission of candidate names

  • June 21 – UOCAVA absentee voting begins (Primary)

  • August 5 – Special Primary Election

  • September 2 – Special Primary Runoff

  • September 20 – UOCAVA absentee voting begins (General)

  • November 4 – Special General Election

     

    There will be a second email to go out listing the areas for the specific House and Senate seats that are covered by each district. This information is forthcoming as we are in the process of making sure the decision stands and is not appealed. 

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Questions or if you want to submit documents in person

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Call the office at 601-969-2913 or contact Executive Director Mikel Bolden at 601-4676615 

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Contact by email info@mississippidemocrats.org or mikel@mississippidemocrats.org 

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