Why doesn't Madison have a municipal election this year? State law allows some cities to opt out - SuperTalk Mississippi

Why doesn't Madison have a municipal election this year? State law allows some cities to opt out - SuperTalk Mississippi

Heading into Tuesday’s municipal primary election day, many voters in the Jackson suburb of Madison were confused about whether they were being asked to go to the polls or not. Through word of mouth and public announcements, residents of Madison found out that there would not be municipal elections this year. But why? According to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, cities can utilize state law to not hold elections if no candidates f…