Candidates sign up for 2023 elections

by Pamela McRae, Managing Editor
Posted 1/4/23

Candidates from Golden to the Tennessee state line were at the Tishomingo County Circuit Clerk’s office bright and early Tuesday to file…

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Candidates sign up for 2023 elections

Candidates from across Tishomingo County submit qualifying papers for the 2023 election at the county circuit clerk's office in Iuka, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (Tishomingo County News/Emma McRae)
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Candidates from Golden to the Tennessee state line were at the Tishomingo County Circuit Clerk’s office bright and early Tuesday to file qualifying papers for the 2023 county elections.

Those who submitted papers will be reviewed and “qualified” by their respective political parties, so this is a preliminary or unofficial list, reminds circuit clerk Josh McNatt. Independent candidates will be reviewed by the county election commission.

The primary elections will be August 8th, with any necessary runoffs August 29th. The general election will be Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Qualifying is open through February 1st, 5 p.m. Call the clerk’s office at 662-423-7026 for more information on qualifications for any office.

Independent candidates:

Coroner
Mack Wilemon

Republican Candidates:

Sheriff
Ryan Glover
Mike Kemp
Jamie Stuart

Chancery Clerk
Peyton Cummings

Circuit Clerk
Josh McNatt
Rebecca Oaks

District 1 Supervisor
Eric Booker

District 2 Supervisor
Ryan Heath Johnson
Nicky McRae

District 3 Supervisor
Michael Busby

District 4 Supervisor
Tracy Dawson
Jeff Holt

District 5 Supervisor
Greg Collier

Tax Collector
Jena P. McNatt

Tax Assessor
David Wayne Crum

Coroner
Lance Wayne Heavener, Jr.

Justice Court Judge- North
Seth Adams

Justice Court Judge- South
Michael Ryan Haney
Jeff Sparks

Constable - North
Kevin Booker
Dakota Shane Lambert
Mack Phifer
Wesley “Cowboy” Wellington

Constable- South
Donald Ray Thomas

Election Commission
Dist. 2 & Dist. 4 - None at this time

County Attorney
None at this time

County Surveyor
None at this time