Mississippi House of Representatives

Mississippi House of Representatives
Mississippi Legislature
Seal of Mississippi
Type
Type
Term limits
None
History
New session started
January 2, 2024
Leadership
Speaker
Jason White (R)
since January 2, 2024
Speaker Pro Tempore
Manly Barton (R)
since January 2, 2024
Minority Leader
Robert Johnson III (D)
since January 7, 2020
Structure
Seats122
Political groups
  •   Republican (79)
  •   Democratic (41)
  •   Independent (2)
Length of term
4 years
AuthorityArticle IV, Mississippi Constitution
Salary$10,000/year + per diem
Elections
Last election
November 7, 2023
(122 seats)
Next election
November 2, 2027
(122 seats)
RedistrictingLegislative 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.