Qualifying closes, candidates set for Lauderdale County general and special elections

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The field of candidates is set for several Lauderdale County races after the qualifying period ended at 5 p.m. Thursday.

According to the final list of qualifying candidates, the following candidates have qualified for races in the Nov. 3, 2026, general and special election:

General Election

  • County Court Judge
    • Veldore Young-Graham
    • Lisa Howell
  • School Board District 5
    • Olivia Leann Vick
    • Michael Wilson

Special Election

  • Circuit Clerk
    • Kim Houston
    • Jeff Tate
  • Justice Court Judge
    • Labaron Hedgemon
    • Kevin Richardson

The qualifying period officially closed at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, setting the field of candidates ahead of Election Day.

The general and special election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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