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Mississippi Leaders Move On Redistricting After Session Cancellation

PUBLISHED May 13, 2026, 4:54 PM ET

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JACKSON, Miss. Governor Tate Reeves canceled a special legislative session this week after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a ruling that had found the state Supreme Court map violated the Voting Rights Act; Reeves said he expects lawmakers to redraw Supreme Court, legislative, and congressional districts by 2027. Voting-rights groups immediately organized a response, scheduling a May 20 day of action that includes a 10 a.m. press conference, a march and a noon rally, and a strategy session; organizers from the Mississippi Center for Justice said they will pursue public engagement and litigation to oppose any discriminatory maps.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

U.S. Supreme Court issues Louisiana v. Callais decision changing redistricting race considerations.
A lower-court ruling found Mississippi's Supreme Court map violated the Voting Rights Act (earlier decision).
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated that prior opinion (reported on a recent Monday).
Governor Tate Reeves canceled the planned special session and announced maps should be redrawn by 2027.
Mississippi Center for Justice and allies scheduled a May 20 day of action including press conference, march, and strategy session.

News Intelligence

Redistricting can impact your voting power. If you're a Mississippi resident, changes to your district could affect who represents you. Stay informed by following the Mississippi Center for Justice's updates.

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Articles Published:: 5
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Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 3

Who Benefited

State Republican leaders, including Governor Tate Reeves, stand to gain political control and map advantage if congressional and legislative districts are redrawn in ways that favor their electoral interests.

Who Impacted

Black voters and communities in Mississippi risk reduced voting power and loss of a majority-Black congressional district if maps are redrawn to dilute their representation.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 3
Distribution:: Left 20%, Center 60%, Right 20%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Black voters and communities in Mississippi risk reduced voting power and loss of a majority-Black congressional district if maps are redrawn to dilute their representation.