Columnist Sid Salter says kitchen-table issues have historically impacted what appear to be “safe” races in the most unpredictable ways. The 2026 midterms may well prove to be one of those elections.

January 2, 2026, is the first day for candidates to file petitions and/or qualifying statements for the offices of Court of Appeals, Chancery Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, County Court Judge, and Mississippi Levee Commission.

With the primaries for the 2026 midterm elections right around the corner, WDAM 7 thought it be worthwhile to get folks familiar with the names they can expect to see on the ballot. First up: The United States Senate,

Mississippi voters will cast their ballots in 2026 federal elections, which includes U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Judge Paula Drongole-Ellis of Starkville has qualified with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office for re-election as Chancery Court Judge.

Mississippi's secretary of state touts record voter registration, new election security tools and youth civic programs while cutting red tape for businesses and modernizing state regulations.

As Mississippi approaches its pivotal 2026 mid-term elections, the national spotlight is already trained on our U.S. Senate race and potential kitchen-table issues in the state’s congressional districts.