JACKSON, Miss. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed five candidates running in upcoming judicial elections in Mississippi:
- Gwen Baptist, 3rd Chancery Court District
- Catherine Farris-Carter, 7th Chancery Court District
- Derek Hopson Jr., Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 1 Position 1
- Willie Perkins Sr., 7th Chancery Court District
- W.M. Sanders, 7th Chancery Court District
“Equitable treatment for people of color under the law requires representation at every level of government, including in the courts,” said Madison Hollon, senior program manager of political campaigns, SPLC Action Fund. “Each of these candidates has an established record in the legal field of being impartial, maintaining high ethical standards, and respecting the rule of law. Their sound judgment will benefit the people of Mississippi, who deserve a legal system that dispenses justice with fairness and accountability.”
Elections will be held on Nov. 3, 2026. Learn more about how to vote in Mississippi’s elections.
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About the SPLC Action Fund
SPLC Action Fund is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people. For more information, visit www.splcactionfund.org.