​A qualified elector of the county in which he/she seeks election. Must be a resident of the county they seek election in for two (2) years on the day before the election. Miss. Const. of 1890, Art. V §§135 and 138; Art. VI, §168; Art. XII, §250; Miss. Code Ann. §23-15-300.

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 50 qualified electors of the county, and a $100 qualifying fee to the county via the Circuit Clerk.