Table of Contents
- 1 How many House seats does Mississippi have?
- 2 What is the makeup of the Mississippi Legislature?
- 3 How much does a state senator make in Mississippi?
- 4 Who are the Mississippi State representatives?
- 5 How many state senators does MS have?
- 6 Is the House of Delegates the same as the House of Representatives?
How many House seats does Mississippi have?
| Mississippi House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Seats | 122 |
| Political groups | Republican (76) Democratic (43) Independent (2) Vacant (1) |
| Length of term | 4 years |
How many US Representatives does Mississippi have?
1853–1873: 5 seats
| Congress | District | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3rd | |
| 36th (1859–1861) | Lucius Q. C. Lamar (D) | William Barksdale (D) |
| American Civil War | ||
| 37–40th (1861–1869) |
What is the makeup of the Mississippi Legislature?
The Legislature is composed of the lower Mississippi House of Representatives, with 122 members, and the upper Mississippi State Senate, with 52 members. Both Representatives and Senators serve four-year terms without term limits. The Legislature convenes at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson.
How many House delegates are there?
There are currently 435 voting representatives. Five delegates and one resident commissioner serve as non-voting members of the House, although they can vote in committee. Representatives must be 25 years old and must have been U.S. citizens for at least 7 years. Representatives serve 2-year terms.
How much does a state senator make in Mississippi?
Mississippi State Senate
| Mississippi Senate | |
|---|---|
| Authority | Article IV, Mississippi Constitution |
| Salary | $10,000/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
| Last election | November 5, 2019 (52 seats) |
How many districts are in MS?
Mississippi’s congressional districts since 2013 Mississippi is currently divided into 4 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Who are the Mississippi State representatives?
Bennie Thompson (Democratic Party)
Trent Kelly (Republican Party)Steven Palazzo (Republican Party)Michael Guest (Republican Party)
Mississippi/Representatives
Which party controls the Mississippi Legislature?
| Mississippi Legislature | |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Seats | 174 52 senators 122 representatives |
| Senate political groups | Republican (36) Democratic (16) |
| House of Representatives political groups | Republican (74) Democratic (45) Independent (2) Vacant (1) |
How many state senators does MS have?
Roger Wicker (Republican Party)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican Party)
Mississippi/Senators
What is a state delegate?
A delegate is a person selected to represent a group of people in some political assembly of the United States. In the United States Congress delegates are elected to represent the interests of a United States territory and its citizens or nationals.
Is the House of Delegates the same as the House of Representatives?
Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution provides for both the minimum and maximum sizes for the House of Representatives. The delegates and resident commissioner possess the same powers as other members of the House, except that they may not vote when the House is meeting as the House of Representatives.