# 2025 Mississippi local elections

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Mississippi is scheduled to hold elections in its various municipalities throughout 2025. Municipal elections in Mississippi are partisan.

## Election schedule

Source: Mississippi Secretary of State's office.
* April 1: Primary election.
* April 22: Primary election runoffs.
* June 3: General election.

## Biloxi

The incumbent mayor of Biloxi, Mississippi is Republican Andrew "FoFo" Gilich, first elected in a special election in May 2015. He is running for a third full term in office. Gilich won the 2021 general election unopposed with 5% turnout.

### Republican primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* James Coleman
* Andrew "FoFo" Gilich, incumbent mayor
* Jordan N. Gollub, segregationist and former KKK member

#### Results

2025 Biloxi mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Republican | James Coleman |
| | Republican | Andrew "FoFo" Gilich (incumbent) |
| | Republican | Jordan N. Gollub |
| Total | Total | Total |

### Minor party and independent candidates

The following candidates have filed to be on the general election ballot awaiting certification:
* Andy Linville (Independent)
* Farren Santibanez (Libertarian)

### General election

2025 Biloxi mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Republican | |
| | Libertarian | Farren Santibanez |
| | Independent | Andy Linville |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

## Gulfport

The incumbent mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi is Republican Billy Hewes, serving since 2013. He declined to run for re-election to a fourth term. He was last elected in 2021 with 63.5 percent of the vote.

### Republican primary

The following candidate has filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Hugh Keating, attorney

#### Declined

* Billy Hewes, incumbent mayor (2013–present)

#### Results

2025 Gulfport mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Primary Apr. 1, 2025 | Primary Apr. 1, 2025 | Runoff Apr. 22, 2025 | Runoff Apr. 22, 2025 |
| | Republican | Hugh Keating | | | | |
| Total | Total | Total | | | | |

### Democratic primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Democratic primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Ronnie Henderson, former professional basketball player for the Washington Bullets
* Sonya Williams-Barnes, former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 119th district (2012–2022)

#### Results

2025 Gulfport mayoral Democratic primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Democratic | Ronnie Henderson |
| | Democratic | Sonya Williams-Barnes |
| Total | Total | Total |

### General election

2025 Gulfport mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Republican | |
| | Democratic | |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

### Official campaign websites

* Ronnie Henderson (D)
* Hugh Keating (R)
* Sonya Williams-Barnes (D)

## Hattiesburg

The incumbent mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is independent Toby Barker, serving since 2017. He is running completely unopposed. He won his last election in 2021 with 85 percent of the vote.

### Minor party and independent candidates

The following candidate has filed to be on the election ballot awaiting certification:
* Toby Barker, incumbent mayor (2017–present) and Republican member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 102nd district (2008–2017)

### General election

2025 Hattiesburg mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Independent | Toby Barker | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | | |

### Official campaign websites

* Toby Barker (I)

## Jackson

The incumbent mayor of Jackson, Mississippi is Democrat Chokwe Antar Lumumba, serving since 2017. He won his last election in 2021 with 69.1 percent of the vote. He has filed to run for re-election. In November 2024, Lumumba was indicted on federal bribery charges.

### Democratic primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Democratic primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* David Archie, former Hinds County supervisor
* James "Blue" Butler
* LaKeisha J. Crye
* Delano Funches
* Socrates Garrett, businessman
* Tim Henderson
* James E. Hopkins
* John Horhn, member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 26th district (1993–present)
* Chokwe A. Lumumba, incumbent mayor (2017–present)
* Kourtney Christopher Page
* Keyshia E. Sanders, convicted felon
* Ali M. ShamsidDeen, candidate for the Seventh Judicial District in 2014
* Marcus Wallace, former mayor of Edwards, Mississippi (2013–2021)
* Albert Wilson, businessman and Democratic primary candidate for Governor of Mississippi in 2019

#### Results

2025 Jackson mayoral Democratic primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Democratic | David Archie |
| | Democratic | James "Blue" Butler |
| | Democratic | LaKeisha J. Crye |
| | Democratic | Delano Funches |
| | Democratic | Socrates Garrett |
| | Democratic | Tim Henderson |
| | Democratic | James E. Hopkins |
| | Democratic | John Horhn |
| | Democratic | Chokwe A. Lumumba (incumbent) |
| | Democratic | Kourtney Christopher Page |
| | Democratic | Keyshia E. Sanders |
| | Democratic | Ali M. Shamsiddeen |
| | Democratic | Marcus Wallace |
| | Democratic | Albert Wilson |
| Total | Total | Total |

### Republican primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Wilfred Beal
* Ponto Downing, Republican primary candidate for Mayor of Jackson in 2021
* Kenny G.

#### Results

2025 Jackson mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Republican | Wilfred Beal |
| | Republican | Ponto Ronnie Downing |
| | Republican | Kenny G. |
| Total | Total | Total |

### Minor party and independent candidates

The following candidates have filed to be on the general election ballot awaiting certification:
* Rodney DePriest
* John Olver Emmerich III
* Zach Servis
* Lille Stewart-Robinson
* Kim Wade

### General election

2025 Jackson mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Democratic | |
| | Republican | |
| | Independent | Rodney DePriest |
| | Independent | John Olver Emmerich III |
| | Independent | Zach Servis |
| | Independent | Lille Stewart-Robinson |
| | Independent | Kim Wade |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

### Official campaign websites

* Rodney DePriest (I)
* Delano Funches (D)
* Socrates Garrett (D)
* Tim Henderson (D)
* John Horhn (D)
* Chokwe A. Lumumba (D)
* Kim Wade (I)
* Marcus Wallace (D)
* Albert Wilson (D)

## Meridian

The incumbent mayor of Meridian, Mississippi is Democrat Jimmie Smith, serving since 2021. He is running for a second term. He was last elected in 2021 with 62.6 percent of the vote.

### Democratic primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Democratic primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Ty Bell, incumbent city council member
* Percy Bland, former mayor (2013–2021)
* Rita Jack, former police officer
* Jimmie Smith, incumbent mayor (2021–present)

#### Results

2025 Meridian mayoral Democratic primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Democratic | Ty Bell |
| | Democratic | Percy Bland |
| | Democratic | Rita Jack |
| | Democratic | Jimmie Smith (incumbent) |
| Total | Total | Total |

### Republican primary

The following candidate has filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Derik Boler

#### Results

2025 Meridian mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Primary Apr. 1, 2025 | Primary Apr. 1, 2025 | Runoff Apr. 22, 2025 | Runoff Apr. 22, 2025 |
| | Republican | Derik Boler | | | | |
| Total | Total | Total | | | | |

### Minor party and independent candidates

The following candidate has filed to be on the general election ballot awaiting certification:
* Jimmy Copeland (Independent)

### General election

2025 Meridian mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Democratic | |
| | Republican | |
| | Independent | Jimmy Copeland |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

### Official campaign websites

* Ty Bell (D)
* Rita Jack (D)

## Olive Branch

The incumbent mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi is Republican Ken Adams, serving since 2021. He is running completely unopposed for a second term. He won his last election in 2021 with 67.2 percent of the vote.

### Republican primary

The following candidate has filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Ken Adams, incumbent mayor (2021–present)

#### Results

2025 Olive Branch mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Primary Apr. 1, 2025 | Primary Apr. 1, 2025 | Runoff Apr. 22, 2025 | Runoff Apr. 22, 2025 |
| | Republican | Ken Adams (incumbent) | | | | |
| Total | Total | Total | | | | |

### General election

2025 Olive Branch mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | | |

## Southaven

The incumbent mayor of Southaven, Mississippi is Republican Darren Musselwhite, serving since 2013. He is running for a fourth term. He won his last election in 2021 with 64.5 percent of the vote.

### Republican primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Tommy Henley, independent candidate for mayor in 2021
* Darren Musselwhite, incumbent mayor (2013–present)

#### Results

2025 Southaven mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Republican | Tommy Henley |
| | Republican | Darren Musselwhite (incumbent) |
| Total | Total | Total |

### General election

2025 Southaven mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | | |

### Official campaign websites

* Darren Musselwhite (R)

## Tupelo

The incumbent mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi is Republican Todd Jordan, serving since 2021. He is running for a second term. He won his last election in 2021 with 62.3 percent of the vote.

### Republican primary

The following candidates have filed to be on the Republican primary election ballot awaiting certification:
* Rob Chambers, executive director of the Conservative Coalition of Mississippi
* Todd Jordan, incumbent mayor (2021–present)

#### Results

2025 Tupelo mayoral Republican primary election :
| Party | Party | Candidate |
| | Republican | Rob Chambers |
| | Republican | Todd Jordan (incumbent) |
| Total | Total | Total |

### General election

2025 Tupelo mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | | |