Primary Elections
Mississippi Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Mississippi ahead of the 2026 general election.
June 2, 2026
Primary Date
June 23, 2026
Runoff / RCV
March 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Safely Republican
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Roger Wicker (R) is up 2026 |
| Governor | Tate Reeves (R) not up until 2027 |
| U.S. House | MS-3 (Guest) conservative primary possible |
2026 Primary Overview
Mississippi is safely Republican. Roger Wicker faces re-election but is unlikely to face a serious primary challenge. Mississippi holds runoffs if no candidate clears 50%.