A qualified elector in the county and district in which he/she seeks election. Must be a resident of the county district in which he/she seeks election for two (2) years preceding the day of election. Miss. Const. of 1890, Miss. Code Ann. §§19-19-2, 23-15-300;  Art. VI, §171 and Art. XII, §250.

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