Mississippi House of Representatives | |
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Mississippi Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | January 2, 2024 |
Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Speaker Pro Tempore | |
Minority Leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 122 |
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 (122 seats) |
Next election | November 2, 2027 (122 seats) |
Redistricting | Legislative Control |
Meeting place | |
House of Representatives Chamber Mississippi State Capitol Jackson, Mississippi | |
Website | |
Mississippi House of Representatives | |
Rules | |
House of Representatives Rules |
The Mississippi House of Representatives is the lower house of the Mississippi Legislature, the lawmaking body of the U.S. state of Mississippi. According to the state constitution of 1890, it is to comprise no more than 122 members elected for four-year terms. To qualify as a member of the House candidates must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Mississippi for at least four years, and a resident in the district for at least two years. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.