One local contested judge race highlights Forrest County Nov. 3 ballot
Forrest County voters will have just one contested local race to decide in the Nov. 3 midterm election, aside from the races for U.S. Senate and U.S. House. While six local contests will appear on the ballot, only the race for Mississippi's 13th Chancery Court District Judge, Place 2, has drawn more than one candidate. Forrest County was previously part of Mississippi's 10th Chancery Court District but, following judicial redistricting, is now included in the 13th Chancery Court District alongside Perry and Stone counties. Voters will choose one of three candidates seeking the seat, with the winner earning a four-year term beginning in 2027. The uncontested local races on the ballot include Mississippi Court of Appeals District 5 Position 1, Circuit Court District 12 Places 1 and 2 and Forrest County and Youth Court Judge. Court of Appeals District 5 includes Forrest County and 10 other counties, while Circuit Court District 12 serves Forrest and Perry counties. Chancery courts handle matters such as divorces, child custody disputes and estate issues, while circuit courts oversee felony criminal cases and major civil lawsuits. The Court of Appeals reviews challenges to court decisions that have already been made. The Forrest County and Youth
