Redistricting Hearings Begin Across Mississippi

Redistricting hearings begin across Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Mississippians got their first formal opportunity to weigh in on redistricting Tuesday night, three months after a large Day of Action over the issue. The first of eight scheduled public hearings was held near Tupelo. Advocates say confusion remains about the process Advocates working to spread the word about the hearings say one challenge has been explaining why lawmakers are revisiting district lines now, and what reside…

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Teresa Roberts speaks to lawmakers at a redistricting public hearing in Tupelo on Aug. 18. 2026.