Mississippi Senate District 24 will hold a special election on December 2 to fill the seat left vacant by outgoing Mayor John Horhn. The election is nonpartisan, but voters expect one of the two candidates, Curressia M. Brown and Justin Pope, to caucus with Democrats.
Brown, a former higher education administrator and minister, supports funding Medicaid expansion, improving mental health services for children, and protecting existing healthcare services. She believes that quality education prepares children for opportunity and addresses the growing issue of youth mental health.
Justin Pope, a corporate deputy at Progressive Health Group, emphasizes supporting trade schools over college, addressing mental health concerns, and boosting law enforcement budgets. He also calls for increased funding for these areas to ensure strong leadership in District 24.
Voters can learn more about each candidate’s views by reading the provided guides or Q&A articles. The election will be held on December 2, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Source: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/meet-the-candidates-mississippi-senate-district-24-runoff-leflore-panola-and-tallahatchie-counties