Voter Education
Know Your
Chancery Court
Most people don't think about Chancery Court — until they need it. Understanding what this court does is the first step to making an informed vote for Chancery Judge.
What Is Chancery Court?
Mississippi's Chancery Courts are courts of equity — meaning they deal with matters of fairness, not just strict law. A Chancellor (Chancery Judge) makes decisions that directly affect families, children, property, and personal rights. There are no juries in Chancery Court. The judge alone decides.
Divorce & Separation
Division of assets, alimony, and the dissolution of marriages. The Chancellor determines how property is divided and what ongoing financial obligations exist.
Child Custody & Support
Determining who has physical and legal custody of children, visitation schedules, and child support amounts. These decisions shape children's daily lives.
Guardianship
Appointing legal guardians for minors or incapacitated adults. The court decides who is responsible for a person's care, property, or both.
Wills, Estates & Probate
Validating wills, administering estates, and resolving disputes over inheritance. When a loved one passes, Chancery Court oversees the distribution of their property.
Property Disputes
Resolving conflicts over land ownership, boundaries, easements, and property rights. In rural counties, land disputes can affect families for generations.
Mental Health Commitments
Determining whether individuals need involuntary commitment for mental health treatment. A deeply serious responsibility requiring compassion and legal rigor.
Why Your Vote Matters
A Chancery Judge holds immense power over families' lives. That power should be earned through qualifications, character, and accountability — not assumed through lack of opposition.
1 in 3
Mississippi families will interact with Chancery Court at some point in their lives
20+
Years the current Subdistrict 2 seat has been held by the same judge
4
Counties in Subdistrict 11-2: Leake County and Madison County precincts
No Jury. One Judge. Your Family.
Unlike Circuit Court or other trial courts, Chancery Court does not use juries. The Chancellor alone hears the evidence, weighs the arguments, and makes the ruling. That means the character, preparation, and fairness of one person — the judge — determines the outcome.
When you vote for Chancery Judge, you're choosing the single person who will decide custody battles, estate disputes, and guardianship cases for families across Leake and Madison counties. That vote deserves your attention.
Nonpartisan by Law.
Nonpartisan by Principle.
Mississippi judicial elections are nonpartisan. Candidates do not appear with a party label on the ballot. This is intentional — justice should not be political.
The Mississippi Code of Judicial Conduct (Canon 5) sets strict rules for judicial campaigns: candidates cannot personally solicit contributions, cannot make promises about how they'll rule, and must maintain the dignity of judicial office.
These rules exist because judges serve everyone — regardless of political affiliation. When you vote for Chancery Judge, you're voting for qualifications and character, not party.
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Now That You Know — Take Action
Share this page with a neighbor. Talk to your family. And on November 3, 2026 — vote for accountability on the bench.