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Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-911 Control of ballot boxes and their contents after general or primary elections; examinations by candidates or their representatives

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle A: General Provisions

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Ballot Custody Record Retention and Confidentiality

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-913 Judges to be available to hear and resolve election day disputes

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle A: General Provisions

Topics: Conflicts of Interest Judicial Review

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-921 Nominations to county or county district offices, etc.; petition, notice of contest, investigation, and determination

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-923 Nominations with respect to state, congressional, and judicial districts, etc.; investigation, findings, and declaration of nominee

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-925 Power of committee to subpoena and to attach witnesses

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Enforcement

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-927 Filing of protest and petition in circuit court in event of unreasonable delay by committee; requirement of certificate and cost bond; suspension of committee's order

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-929 Designation of circuit judge or retired judge on senior status to determine contest; notice; answer and cross-complaint

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-931 Issuance of subpoenas and summonses by circuit clerk prior to hearing; assistance by, and findings of, election commissioners; entry of judgment by trial judge

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-933 Appeal from judgment; restrictions upon review of findings of fact

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-935 Attendance or absence of election commissioners at hearing

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-937 Transfer of hearing; requirement of prompt adjudication; circumstances requiring special election

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-939 Payment of traveling expenses of judge or chancellor; compensation of election commissioners

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Election Costs Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-941 Willful violation of election statute constituting criminal offense; issuance of arrest warrant; delivery of papers to grand jury foreman

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle B: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Enforcement Election Offenses Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-951 Filing of petition; designation of judges to hear election contests; trial by, and verdict of, jury; assumption of office

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle C: Contests of Other Elections

Topics: Petition Requirements Conflicts of Interest Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-953 Proceedings with respect to petition filed more than forty days before term of circuit court next after contested election

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle C: Contests of Other Elections

Topics: Petition Requirements Conflicts of Interest Judicial Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-955 Proceedings with respect to election of member of Senate or House of Representatives

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle C: Contests of Other Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-957 Power to compel attendance of witnesses and production of documents

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle C: Contests of Other Elections

Topics: Enforcement Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-961 Exclusive procedures for contesting qualifications of candidate for primary election; exceptions

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle D: Contests of Qualifications of Candidates

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-963 Exclusive procedures for contesting qualifications of candidate for general election; exceptions

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 29: Election ContestsSubarticle D: Contests of Qualifications of Candidates

Topics: Conflicts of Interest Qualifications - Candidates Judicial Review Contests or Protests

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