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Don Hartness
Don Hartness (Republican Party) is a member-elect of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 42. He assumes office on January 6, 2026.
Hartness (Republican Party) won election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 42 outright after the general election on November 4, 2025, was canceled.
Biography
Don Hartness earned a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. His career experience spans various industries, including meat, chemicals, packaging, and cleaning equipment.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
The general election was canceled. Don Hartness won election in the special general election for Mississippi State Senate District 42.
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 42
Don Hartness defeated incumbent Robin Robinson and Randy Robinson in the special Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 42 on August 5, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Don Hartness | 70.7 | 4,250 |
 | Robin Robinson | 27.9 | 1,678 | |
| Randy Robinson | 1.4 | 84 | ||
| Total votes: 6,012 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hartness in this election.
2023
See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Mississippi State Senate District 42
Robin Robinson won election in the general election for Mississippi State Senate District 42 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robin Robinson (R) | 100.0 | 15,861 |
| Total votes: 15,861 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 42
Robin Robinson defeated Don Hartness in the Republican primary for Mississippi State Senate District 42 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robin Robinson | 56.0 | 7,273 |
| Don Hartness | 44.0 | 5,713 | |
| Total votes: 12,986 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Noel Rogers (R)
Endorsements
Hartness received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
Don Hartness did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
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