Mississippi Legislature

Rule Changes

Special session set for May 20, 2026 at historic Old Capitol building; Republicans may expand agenda to include congressional redistricting targeting Rep. Bennie Thompson

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on April 29, 2026, in Louisiana v. Callais. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the main federal tool minority voters have used for four decades to challenge racially discriminatory maps, now requires plaintiffs to prove intentional discrimination before courts can order a remedy.

Updated May 31