A qualified elector of the county and a resident for two (2) years, as of the day before the election, in the district in which he/she seeks election. Miss. Code Ann. §23-15-300 Miss. Code Ann. §19-3-3; Miss. Const. of 1890, Art. XII, §250.

Political Party Candidates submit a Statement of Intent and $100 qualifying fee to the appropriate county party executive committee via the Circuit Clerk.

Independent Candidates file a Statement of Intent, petition containing signatures of not less than 15 qualified electors of the district, and a $100 qualifying fee to the county via the Circuit Clerk.