A qualified elector, at least 25 years old, and a citizen of the state five years next preceding the day of election.  Miss. Const.  of 1890, Art. V, §§133 and 134, Art. XII, §250; Miss. Code Ann. §83-1-3.

Political Party Candidates submit a Statement of Intent and a qualifying fee as set forth in the Candidate Qualifying Guide to the appropriate executive party.

Independent Candidates file a Statement of Intent, petition containing signatures of not less than 1,000 qualified electors of the state, and a $500 qualifying fee to the Secretary of State’s Office.