The Joint Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Committee held its final public hearing in Jackson, MS on October 1, 2026 at the Mississippi State Capitol. More than 100 individuals, mostly made up of college students, organized, rallied, and made their voices heard. Nearly 70 college students courageously spoke against mid-decade redistricting during public comments. I yielded my time to the young people, who rightfully and righteously deserved the platform to let the

The 2026 election is not just another election cycle. It is a defining moment for the future of democracy, representation, and voting rights in Mississippi and across the nation. In the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, communities across the South are facing renewed uncertainty about whether Black voters and historically marginalized communities will continue to have meaningful representation at every level of government. The SCOTUS

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is not just a legal decision—it is already reshaping what happens next in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves has already announced that lawmakers will return to Jackson for a special session to redraw judicial district lines in response to both this decision and prior federal court findings. What the Decision Means At its core, the Callais decision significantly weakens how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is applied. F