Mississippi Republicans are sounding the alarm after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves suddenly slammed the brakes on a highly anticipated special legislative session tied to the state’s ongoing redistricting battle. The abrupt reversal has ignited frustration among conservatives who believed the session could become a major opportunity to reshape Mississippi’s political future ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
On Wednesday, Reeves announced he was canceling plans to bring lawmakers back to Jackson for a special session focused on redrawing Mississippi Supreme Court district boundaries. The governor pointed to a major federal appeals court ruling that dramatically altered the legal situation surrounding the case.
The move immediately triggered backlash from many Republicans who were hoping the special session would evolve into something much bigger — potentially opening the door to congressional redistricting efforts that could threaten longtime Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson and weaken Democrat influence in the state.
“The plaintiffs have stipulated that they are not going to seek any new elections in 2026 on judicial races in Mississippi,” Reeves said during a Wednesday radio interview. “Because of that, there is no longer any reason for the Legislature to come in on next Wednesday for judicial redistricting.”
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