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The term length was originally two years, [8] with no limit on how many terms they could serve. The 1832 constitution limited governors to serving no more than four out of every six years. [9] When terms were lengthened to four years in 1868, [10] this limit was removed. The 1890 constitution forbid governors from succeeding themselves, but a ...
The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, to convene the legislature at any time, and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
The state constitution permits the legislature to establish by law the number of senators and representatives, up to a maximum of 52 senators and 122 representatives. Current state law sets the number of senators at 52 and representatives at 122. The term of office for senators and representatives is four years, with no term limits.
The lieutenant governor is elected independently of the governor [21] and candidates' qualifications for the former office are the same as for the latter. [22] They serve a four-year term [23] and are limited to serving two consecutive terms in office, with no limits on nonconsecutive terms. [22]
Mississippi voters went to the polls Tuesday to choose their next governor. Polls closed at 8 p.m. ET. Follow the live results from Decision Desk HQ here.
National Conference of State Legislatures Term Limit Chart; Term Limits.Org, Term limit data for AZ AR CA CO FL LA MA MI MO MT NB NV OH OK SD WY , Accessed on June 27, 2009. Little, Thomas H. (2006). The legislative branch of state government: people, process, and politics. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 1-85109-761-9
Mississippi is already in the process of reducing its personal income tax under a law Reeves signed in 2022. The state will lower its top rate to 4% in two years. The state will lower its top rate ...
Mississippi voters in 2020 repealed a Jim Crow-era method of electing a governor and other statewide officials, which required a candidate to win both the popular vote and a majority of the 122 ...