Mississippi State Senate
Upper house for the legislature of the state of Mississippi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Mississippi Senate is the upper house of the Mississippi Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Mississippi. The Senate, along with the lower Mississippi House of Representatives, convenes at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson.
Mississippi Senate | |
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Mississippi State Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | January 2, 2024 |
Leadership | |
President pro tempore | |
Minority Leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 52 |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 4 years |
Authority | Article IV, Mississippi Constitution |
Salary | $10,000/year + per diem |
Elections | |
Last election | November 7, 2023 (52 seats) |
Next election | November 2, 2027 (52 seats) |
Redistricting | Legislative Control |
Meeting place | |
State Senate Chamber Mississippi State Capitol Jackson, Mississippi | |
Website | |
Mississippi State Legislature |
The Senate is composed of 52 senators representing an equal number of constituent districts, with 56,947 people per district (2020 census). In the current legislative session, the Republican Party holds 36 seats while the Democratic Party holds 16 seats, creating a Republican trifecta in the state government.
The Senate can confirm or reject gubernatorial appointments to the state cabinet, commissions, and boards and can create and amend bills.