John Weddle
John Weddle is a judge for Position 1 of the Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1. He assumed office on October 14, 2024. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Weddle is running in a special election for the Position 1 judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1. He is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026.[source]
Governor Tate Reeves (R) appointed Weddle to the Mississippi Court of Appeals on September 25, 2024, to replace Jim Greenlee.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Mississippi intermediate appellate court elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
Special general election for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1 Position 1
Incumbent John Weddle (Nonpartisan) and Derek Hopson Jr. (Nonpartisan) are running in the special general election for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1 Position 1 on November 3, 2026.
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2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Mississippi, Southern District of Mississippi • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Mississippi, Southern District of Mississippi
State courts:
Mississippi Supreme Court • Mississippi Court of Appeals • Mississippi circuit courts • Mississippi Chancery Court • Mississippi county courts • Mississippi justice courts • Mississippi youth courts • Mississippi Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Mississippi • Mississippi judicial elections • Judicial selection in Mississippi
