Mississippi Governor
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The Mississippi Governor is the chief executive of the U.S. state of Mississippi. The governor serves as commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the state, and of the militia, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States. The seal of the state is kept by the governor. The governor can convene the legislature whenever, in his judgment, the public interest requires it, according to the state constitution. However, during such meetings the governor has cannot consider or act upon subjects or matters other than those designated in the proclamation of of the meeting, except impeachments and examination into the accounts of state officers. The governor has the power to grant reprieves and pardons and to remit fines.
The current officeholder is Haley Barbour.
Qualifications
The term of office of the governor of Mississippi is four years. The fee for party candidates is $300 made payable to the appropriate state party executive committee. There is no fee for independent candidates but a total of 1,000 signatures must be submitted.
- at least 30 years old
- a citizen of the United States 20 years
- a resident of the state five years
Contact information
P.O. Box 139
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Phone:601-359-3150
Toll Free:1-877-405-0733
See also
- Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour
- Mississippi Lieutenant Governor
- Mississippi Attorney General
- Mississippi Secretary of State
External links
- Office of the Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour
- Official State of Mississippi Website
- Secretary of State,"Qualifications and Fees for Mississippi Candidates"
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