Biloxi municipal elections take place in April and June but the deadline for would-be candidates is at the end of the month.
           Those seeking candidacy in Biloxi for Mayor or City Council have until Jan. 31 to file a completed Statement of Intent, petition, and a $10 filing fee with Municipal Clerk Stacy Thacker at Biloxi City Hall.
Those who wish to qualify as an Independent candidate must submit a Candidate Petition with 50 signatures of registered voters of the ward where the candidate proposes to run. Those signatures will then be validated before the would-be candidate is certified.
Any candidate for any municipal, county, or county district office shall be a resident of the municipality, county, county district, or other territory that he or she seeks to represent in such office for two years immediately preceding the day of election.
           The first primary will be held on April 1, and runoff elections, which are required if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes cast, will be on April 22.
           The general election is set for June 3.
As for voters, each will need to make sure their information is up to date.
If you have voted in a previous Biloxi municipal election, you are probably a registered voter. But, if you have moved or changed your name, you will need to update your information at the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office, at MLK Boulevard and Lameuse Street in Biloxi. You may also register by mail as well.
Voters must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the general election and must be residents of the ward in which they wish to vote for at least 30 days before the election.
More details are available on the city’s website on the Voter Information page. You may also call the municipal clerk at 228-435-6254 or email sthacker@biloxi.ms.us.
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News and notes: Weekly report, Twelfth Night, fire graduation
The week that was: See an account of calls for service, permits, and city projects each week in the Weekly Reports section on the city’s website, biloxi.ms.us. To visit online, click here.
Twelfth Night: The Twelfth Night gathering, which signals the beginning of Carnival season in Biloxi, takes place on Sunday, Jan. 5 beginning at 5 p.m. The event includes a small parade of floats, presentation of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association 2025 Flag Bearers, food, and music. King d’Iberville and Queen ixolib will join Mayor Gilich in turning on the lights of Carnival. The event is open to the public and free to attend. To see the program, click here.
Firefighter graduation: The Biloxi Fire Department held the graduation of Recruit Class 2402, a joint effort between the Biloxi Fire Department and Moss Point Fire Department, on Thursday afternoon. The dedicated recruits completed their rigorous training and are ready to serve our community with bravery and commitment. To see photos from the ceremony, click here.
